Manufacturing Team Lead- 2nd shift

 G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results. Our Mission & Values : To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities. Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.                                                                             Generate Sustained Profitability    We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire) Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disability 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account Flexible Spending Account Generous Paid Time Off Dependent Care Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Safety Shoe Allowance Prescription Safety Glasses Program Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts Bereavement Leave   Manufacturing Team Lead West Chesterfield, NH 2nd shift Monday- Thursday 3:30 pm - 2 am Role Overview As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating, guiding, and supporting your team to achieve operational goals. Reporting to the Supervisor, you are responsible for leading a team of production employees while ensuring daily operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements. This is a working leadership position . In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Team Lead is expected to actively participate in daily production activities, provide hands-on support where needed, assist with troubleshooting, and help remove barriers that impact production flow. The Team Lead leads by example, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Safety and Risk Awareness Promote and maintain a safe work environment by leading through example and ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Identify workplace hazards, address unsafe conditions, and implement preventative measures. Immediately escalate safety concerns that cannot be resolved at the team level. Ensure safety, quality, compliance, and integrity are never compromised to achieve production targets or schedules. Leadership and Team Coordination Lead, motivate, coach, and support a team of production employees to achieve daily production goals. Foster a positive team environment focused on accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. Set expectations for performance, attendance, teamwork, and adherence to company policies. Working Team Lead Responsibilities Actively participate in production activities alongside team members as business needs require. Provide hands-on assistance during high-demand periods, staffing shortages, process interruptions, training activities, or production bottlenecks. Demonstrate standard work practices and reinforce proper manufacturing techniques. Assist with troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow. Work Assignment and Resource Management Assign daily work, file numbers, and responsibilities based on employee qualifications, certifications, and production priorities. Balance workloads to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and safety. Adjust staffing assignments throughout the shift by moving employees between machines, work centers, cells, or production priorities based on changing business needs and employee qualifications. Coordinate with the Supervisor regarding labor utilization and resource planning. Production Performance and Schedule Execution Monitor daily production performance, including piece count, critical-path work, throughput, and schedule adherence. Ensure production priorities are completed on time while maintaining required quality standards. Develop and execute recovery plans when production goals are not achieved. Identify production constraints early and escalate equipment, material, staffing, quality, or scheduling issues before they impact customer commitments. Collaborate with Supervisors and supporting departments to remove barriers affecting production performance. Quality Control and Compliance Enforce adherence to all quality requirements, aerospace standards, work instructions, and documented procedures. Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. Reinforce a culture where quality and compliance are never sacrificed for speed or production output. Address quality concerns promptly and escalate issues when necessary. Training and Employee Development (in conjunction with the Supervisor) Identify training opportunities and provide day-to-day coaching. Support cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility. Mentor employees in technical skills, standard work, and continuous improvement practices. Assist with onboarding and development of new employees. Communication and Reporting Maintain effective communication within the team and with Supervisors. Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, quality concerns, and safety information. Provide timely updates regarding production performance, staffing challenges, and operational issues. Problem Solving and Decision Making Respond quickly to production issues and work collaboratively to identify effective solutions. Exercise sound judgment while following established procedures. Recognize when issues require Supervisor involvement and escalate appropriately. Performance Monitoring and Accountability Monitor individual and team performance against established goals. Provide constructive coaching and recognize positive performance. Hold team members accountable for following procedures, meeting expectations, and maintaining workplace standards. Support corrective actions in a timely manner while escalating performance concerns appropriately. Resource Utilization (in conjunction with the Supervisor) Maximize utilization of manpower, equipment, tooling, and materials. Support efficient production flow while minimizing downtime and waste. Recommend improvements that enhance productivity and operational efficiency. Collaboration Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and other departments to maintain production flow. Resolve cross-functional issues through effective communication and teamwork. Employee Engagement Promote a respectful, positive, and engaged work environment. Encourage employee involvement in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives. Recognize team accomplishments and contributions. Documentation Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, and documentation. Assist with production reporting and performance tracking as required. Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and on time. Contin