Operations Lead

Operations Lead

Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: Operations Supervisor
Location: DRiV, Maryville, MO

Position Summary

The Operations Lead serves as a key leader within the facility on 2nd shift, supporting daily operations across multiple departments to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements are met. This hands-on leadership role assists with employee direction, production support, staffing coverage, training, and operational coordination while serving as a resource for team members and supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support employees across various departments including forging, machining, assembly, packaging, shipping, and warehouse operations as assigned.
• Provide daily direction and guidance to team members to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.
• Assist with production scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow coordination to support operational needs.
• Perform key setups, equipment adjustments, changeovers, and operational troubleshooting to maintain efficient production.
• Train and mentor employees on job duties, safety procedures, quality standards, and best practices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees when supervisors or managers are unavailable.
• Monitor production performance and proactively address issues impacting quality, delivery, safety, or productivity.
• Assist in coordinating labor resources and employee assignments based on business demands.
• Support inventory accuracy, material flow, and product movement throughout the facility.
• Promote and enforce all safety requirements, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist with implementation of process enhancements.
• Complete required production, quality, and operational documentation accurately and timely.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to achieve plant objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot various manufacturing equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
• Frequent movement between departments and work areas.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and wear required PPE.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, moving equipment, and industrial machinery.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
• Foster teamwork, respect, and employee engagement across departments.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and support employees in achieving success.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support plant operations wherever needed.

DRiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, productive, and respectful workplace for all employees.