Shift Lead

Second Shift Lead - Manufacturing Operations

Springfield, VA

Monday - Thursday 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM (Friday OT as needed)

Position Overview

As the Second Shift Lead, you will oversee all manufacturing operations during the evening shift, ensuring production is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards. This role serves as the primary leader on second shift, supervising production personnel, coordinating daily operations, resolving production issues, and driving continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and customer goals are consistently achieved.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 7-8 production operators while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and prioritize work to meet operational demands.
• Monitor batch manufacturing processes, troubleshoot production issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP requirements, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Warehouse teams to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow.
• Conduct shift handoffs, communicate production status, and provide detailed updates on operational performance.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, shift reports, and manufacturing records.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and reduce waste.
• Serve as the primary operational leader during second shift, making real-time decisions to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5+ years of manufacturing experience in a chemical, ink, coatings, paint, pharmaceutical, food, plastics, or similar batch process manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Supervisor, or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience with batch manufacturing and production scheduling is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively coach and develop employees.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?