The Production Shift Foreman is responsible for leading daily production operations, supervising production personnel, ensuring product qualit standards are met, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong production, troubleshooting, and team development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Production Leads and Production Workers.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and safety goals.
• Train, mentor, and develop production employees.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and adjust production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and company safety policies.
• Partner with Quality teams to monitor production specifications and make necessary process adjustments.
• Review production schedules, control plans, and work instructions.
• Assist with packaging operations and finished product handling.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust production equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules, procedures, and work instructions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in industrial conditions.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in the Carbon & Graphite industry.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, mining, chemical processing, or industrial operations.
• Forklift or mobile equipment operating experience.
• Experience working with quality control procedures and production specifications.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience training and developing employees.

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing facility with exposure to dust, heat, cold, and outdoor conditions. Position requires standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and working in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• ESOP
• Pension Plan
• Holiday Bonus

Ideal Backgrounds: Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Lead, Production Lead, Operations Supervisor, Plant Foreman, Process Operator Lead, or similar manufacturing leadership roles.