Production Lead - 2nd Shift
3 days ago
Birmingham
Job DescriptionDescription: ALG Label & Graphics is seeking a hands-on, floor-focused 2nd Shift Production Lead to support daily production execution in a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of production employees across finishing, digital, flexographic, and screen printing operations. The Production Lead is a key on-shift leader—maintaining production flow, supporting employee development, ensuring quality standards are met, and addressing issues in real time. This position serves as a critical link between the production floor and operations leadership, helping ensure a smooth, accountable, and safe second shift. Key Responsibilities Production Oversight • Maintain an active, visible presence on the production floor throughout the shift., • Coordinate workflow, job priorities, and labor allocation to meet production, quality, and delivery goals., • Provide first article and setup verification support; monitor production quality throughout runs., • Function as a backup operator when needed to support throughput and resolve bottlenecks., • Lead, coach, and support hourly production employees, including finishing, digital, flexographic, and screen print operators., • Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and ongoing skill development., • Reinforce expectations related to safety, attendance, quality, and productivity., • Provide input for performance reviews, corrective actions, and advancement decisions., • Monitor quality metrics and perform routine quality checks during the shift., • Support audits, documentation accuracy, and adherence to established SOPs., • Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow, quality, and efficiency., • Support preventive maintenance efforts and coordinate with maintenance on equipment issues., • Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards., • Support daily staffing decisions, overtime needs, and shift handoffs., • Review and approve hourly timecards assigned., • Communicate production status, priorities, and issues to leadership and cross-functional partners., • Participate in production meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: What We Are Looking For • High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred., • 2+years of experience in a manufacturing or printing production environment (digital, flexo, screen, or finishing)., • Prior lead or informal supervisory experience strongly preferred., • Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on problem-solving skills., • Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment., • Clear communicator with the ability to coach and influence peers., • Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and production materials., • Standing and walking for extended periods., • Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs., • Second shift consistently meets production, quality, and safety expectations., • Employees are trained, supported, and held accountable., • Issues are addressed quickly with minimal rework or escalation. At ALG Label & Graphics, we believe strong floor leadership drives operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a leader, develop people, and play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality products to our customers—every shift, every day.