UPM11 Technical Manufacturing Shift Lead - Additive

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.

• Key Performance Indicators:
  
• Safety & Compliance (OSHA / EPA)
• Production Efficiency & On-Time Delivery
• Quality & Customer Satisfaction
• Inventory Accuracy
• Continuous Improvement / 5S / 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.