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Factory Shift Lead | Nox Metals | Ferndale, MI
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Factory Shift Lead | Nox Metals | Ferndale, MI Nox Metals is a technology company in Metro Detroit supplying metal. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. Shift hours:
- Weekdays, First Shift: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Weekdays, Second Shift: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM
- Weekends, First Shift: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Weekends, Second Shift: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM You will: · Lead your shift team, set the pace, and own the outcome for safety, quality, and output · Assign work, set priorities, and keep the shift on the production schedule · Train and coach team members on equipment, safety, and our software · Enforce safety rules and PPE, stop unsafe work, and report incidents and near misses · Run a clean handoff, pass open jobs and issues to the next shift lead · Operate saws, CNC, and handling equipment to cut and inspect aluminum to spec · Run forklifts and overhead cranes, we’ll train and certify you · Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time · Complete other tasks as assigned You are: · A natural leader, people follow you because of how you work, not because of a title · A clear communicator, comfortable giving direction and holding people accountable · Knowledgeable or experienced in a factory, metals center, or with skilled trades · Committed to safety · Attentive with regards to quality, every cut, every cert, every shipment · Always thinking about how to make processes better · Customer obsessed · Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility · Self-directed, you can run the floor with a smaller team and keep production moving · Able to lift up to 50 lbs., operate heavy equipment and be on your feet for a full shift with or without reasonable accommodation · Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it Nice to have: · Prior shift lead or supervisory experience in manufacturing · Experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains · Forklift and/or overhead crane certification · Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter This role is full time, in person in Ferndale. Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, attitude, and fit for the work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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