Production Shift Leader

Post Date

Aug 05, 2025

Location

Buffalo,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

14207
US
Oct 05, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

KCM-799990

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly observant, proactive, and accountable Shift Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure seamless transitions between shifts. This role demands a boots-on-the-ground leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains high standards of workplace organization, and drives operational excellence through clear communication and decisive action.
Pre-Shift Preparation
o Communicate with the previous shifts leader via Slack and in person to gather updates on quality and responsiveness issues.
o Review FTE roster, call-ins, and job assignments to ensure full coverage.
o Attend and contribute to the carry-over meeting to align on priorities and challenges.
Operational Execution
o Ensure all team members are present, assigned, and ready to begin work.
o Monitor production lines, overhead diagnostics, and color-coded systems to maintain flow and efficiency.
o Conduct safety observation tours and enforce workplace organization standards.
o Assign tasks, hold team members accountable, and resolve issues as they arise.
o Maintain a head on a swivel approachconstantly scanning for deficiencies, electrical or programming issues, and operational risks.
Problem Solving & Leadership
o Identify and define problems with precision; do not settle for surface-level answers.
o Demonstrate managerial courage by taking initiative and driving necessary changes.
o Collaborate with group leaders to ensure alignment and support across teams.
End-of-Shift Handoff
o Provide a thorough and strategic handoff to the incoming Shift Leader.
o Set the next shift up for success with clear documentation, updates, and recommendations.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
o Must have had 2+ leads/supervisors reporting directly to them with 25+ people in group
- Engineering and/or maintenance background in a manufacturing setting
- Experience working in a union plant
- Ability to be able to tie performance to metrics, make difficult decisions, and conduct strategic problem solving

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Any kind of manufacturing in automotive
- BS, Mechanical Engineering

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.