Job Requirements Hamilton, OH Secret Polygraph Unspecified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description UPM11 Technical Manufacturing Shift Lead -
Additive Shift:
Second General Scope of Responsibility:
Responsible for leading and coordinating day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operations. Ensures safe operations, efficient production, quality compliance, on-time customer fulfillment, and positive employee engagement while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Lean Team Leadership & Development Principal Accountabilities:
Leadership:
Lead and supervise 5-10 employees across manufacturing and warehouse functions. Assign daily work, set priorities, and ensure production and shipment schedules are met. Coach, train, cross-train, and monitor employee performance; participate in reviews and development plans. Coordinate closely with Production Coordinator, Planner, and Operations Lead to address issues and escalate as needed.
Safety, HS&E, and Compliance:
Enforce company safety policies and promote a strong safety culture. Ensure PPE usage, safety training participation, near-miss reporting, and monthly safety inspections. Maintain OSHA and EPA compliance across assigned operations.
Productivity & Continuous Improvement:
Support and sustain 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and equipment utilization issues. Ensure preventive maintenance (PMs) are scheduled and completed. Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the shift.
Manufacturing & Machining Support:
Set up, program, and operate equipment including EDM, milling centers, and Blanchard grinders (as needed). Read blueprints and follow work instructions. Use measurement equipment such as CMM, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges. Support Engineering with process improvements, fixture concepts, and program changes. Provide backup support for Additive Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering activities. Ensure all PMs are scheduled and completed on time Coordinate consumable supplies.
Inventory & Shipping:
Maintain inventory accuracy and scrap control. Ensure shipments are packaged correctly, processed on time, and meet customer requirements. Coordinate material handling using forklifts and pallet jacks.
Quality:
Participate in NPI and FAI process. Ensure all products have the proper paperwork attached. Fully support and enforce compliance with all ISO requirements. Ensure all products/shipment are packaged appropriately for damage free delivery and to customer specifications. Conform to the company Quality Policy, Ethics Guidelines, Safety and Environmental Policies and Policies and Procedures in which we run the business. Responsible for 100% compliance of internal and customer quality requirements at all levels of warehouse operations including but not limited to specification compliance, dimensional compliance, heat code traceability, export compliance, packaging etc.
Ethics/Compliance:
Maintain a working environment that embodies the UPM and ONI Code of Conduct and Ethics policy. Actively contributes to the achievement of the Company's goals for safety, security, compliance to company policies and procedures, OSHA Compliance, EPA Compliance, and Housekeeping 5S/Lean Culture.
Required Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Solid understanding of shop math, blueprints, and measurement tools Problem-solving and organizational skills Proficient computer skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Experience/Education:
High School Diploma or GED Minimum 2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience
Preferred:
prior lead or supervisory experience Leadership training (or willingness to complete) Leadership (LEAP/Accountability) Training or a path identified to complete training.
