A successful Manufacturing Lead for the Finishing & Trim Department / Molding Department is dependable, hands-on, and highly organized with the ability to motivate and guide a team in a fast-paced production environment. This person should have strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing operations, and the ability to prioritize safety, quality, and productivity at all times.

Key qualities include:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience in finishing, trim, or molding operations preferred
• Ability to train, coach, and support employees
• Experience overseeing daily production operations and workflow
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality standards
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage schedules, production goals, and employee performance
• Comfortable working alongside the team and leading by example
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, production reporting, and quality inspections preferred

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to keep employees motivated while ensuring production targets, product quality, and company standards are consistently met within the Finishing & Trim or Molding Department.