Job Description

**2nd Shift Team Lead

**

**Location:

**¨NBSP;Elkhart, IN

**Position Title:

** Team Lead

**Pay Rate:

** $22.00+ / hour (commensurate with experience)

Shift:

2nd Shift | 2:10 PM – 12:40 AM

**Position Overview

**

A tire manufacturer

is seeking a dependable, results-driven

2nd Shift Team Lead

to join our manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily shop-floor operations and managing a team of approximately 20 production employees. The ideal candidate thrives in an active environment, spends 90% of their day directly on the plant floor, drives production momentum, and delivers concrete results.

**Work Schedule & Hours

**

**Standard Schedule:

** Monday – Thursday (4 × 10-hour shifts) plus Friday (8-hour shift).

**Shift Hours:

** 2:10 PM – 12:40 AM

**Weekly Hours:

**

Off-Peak Volume: 40–45 hours per week

Peak / Busy Season Volume: 50–55 hours per week (overtime required as needed)

**Key Responsibilities

**

**Direct Supervision:

** Lead, direct, and support a crew of approximately 20 production staff members during the 2nd shift.

**Shop-Floor Presence:

** Maintain an active presence on the shop floor for 90% of the shift to ensure workflow efficiency, address real-time challenges, and keep team members focused on daily goals.

**Production Drive:

** Keep team members on task, minimize downtime, drive line speed, and consistently meet shift production targets ("get stuff done").

**Process & Safety Enforcement:

** Ensure all team members adhere to company safety protocols, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.

**Communication & Handoffs:

** Serve as the main point of contact for second-shift operations. Facilitate clear shift handoffs with first-shift and plant management regarding production output, equipment issues, and staffing needs.

**Problem Solving:

** Identify operational bottlenecks, workflow disruptions, or product defects early and implement immediate corrective actions.

**Qualifications & Requirements

**

Proven experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Action-oriented leadership style with strong accountability and execution skills.

Ability to stand, walk, and stay active on the production floor for 90% of a 10-to-12-hour shift.

Ability and willingness to work flexible overtime hours up to 50–55 hours/week during high-volume periods.

Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, hold accountable, and direct a diverse team of workers.

Basic understanding of production tracking, shop floor safety, and lean manufacturing practices.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Supervisory Experience