Shift Lead (Employee Support)
Job Description
Own the onsite workforce operation at a shipyard facility in Ashland City, TN as a Team Lead. This is a hands-on role focused on shift management, associate support, and day-to-day program execution for skilled trades talent.
Job Title: Onsite Associate Support Specialist
Location: Ashland City, TN 37015 (Onsite - Outdoors)
Schedule: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: Starts at $23 per hour DOE
You’ll be the face of PDS onsite—highly visible, responsive, and actively engaged on the floor. From managing attendance and resolving real-time issues to reinforcing safety and partnering with client leadership, you’ll play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly.
While the primary focus is onsite execution, you’ll also support onboarding and recruiting processes, including compliance tracking, I-9 verification, and maintaining candidate records in Bullhorn (ATS).
&A0;️ Important: This role is based in an active shipyard environment and requires comfort working around heavy equipment, skilled trades teams, and industrial conditions.
Key ResponsibilitiesOnsite Workforce Operations (Primary Focus)
Serve as the primary point of contact for associates and client leadership
Lead daily check-ins, track attendance, and manage shift activity
Address associate concerns in real time; escalate when needed
Conduct routine safety walks and reinforce site expectations
Maintain a strong, consistent onsite presence and build trust with the workforce
Support coaching, counseling, and issue resolution with professionalism
Assist with onboarding activities after training completion
Verify identification and complete I-9 requirements accurately
Send USV updates and ensure compliance documentation is complete
Maintain accurate candidate and associate records in Bullhorn (ATS)
Help new hires move through onboarding efficiently and correctly
What We’re Looking For
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, shipyard, or skilled trades environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust quickly
Proven ability to manage people, priorities, and problems in real time
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Resourceful, accountable, and driven by results—not easily overwhelmed
Performance Expectations
Success in this role is measured by:
Consistent, reliable onsite presence and engagement
Smooth shift execution and workforce stability
Fast, accurate onboarding and compliance completion
Strong communication with both associates and client leadership
Proactive problem-solving and responsiveness
We value ownership, urgency, and accountability—and recognize those who deliver.
Why PDS Tech Commercial
At PDS Tech Commercial, we operate with grit, urgency, and a team-first mindset. You’ll be supported by a high-energy team focused on performance and growth. This role offers real visibility and the opportunity to take ownership of an onsite operation, not just support it.
If you’re ready to step into a role where you can lead from the front, solve problems daily, and make a measurable impact—this is it.
Pay Details: $25.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
