WORK LEADER

Southern Fabricators • Polkton, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled team member who enjoys leading by example and helping others succeed? We’re looking for a dependable Work Leader to support day-to-day production operations and provide hands-on leadership within the department.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge who can help guide a team, maintain workflow, and ensure productivity and safety standards are met—especially when supervisors are unavailable.

Your leadership and organization will help ensure production runs efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of department operations, equipment, and safety procedures
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including mentoring or guiding team members
• Experience using ERP or production tracking systems such as M2M
• Ability to operate a laptop and generate or review open order reports
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to teamwork, productivity, and maintaining a positive work culture

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily tasks and assignments to maintain smooth department operations
• Perform work at the highest skill level within the department when needed
• Serve as the acting leader when the Foreman or Supervisor is unavailable
• Provide guidance, motivation, and support to team members to promote teamwork and productivity
• Use company systems such as M2M / ERP software to review open orders and manage work orders
• Ensure workstations or production cells are properly loaded with tasks and materials
• Monitor production metrics and help identify areas for process improvement
• Promote a safe work environment by reinforcing safety standards and best practices
• Assist with training, troubleshooting, and ensuring team compliance with company procedures
• Communicate effectively with departments such as Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain workflow

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for leadership development and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees