WORK LEADER - BUILDING 3 in Polkton, North Carolina at Southern Fabricators

We’re Hiring: Work Leader

Department: Manufacturing / Production
Location: Polkton, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

• 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

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

• 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

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

This position may include additional responsibilities as needed to support production and operational requirements.

If you’re a motivated leader who enjoys supporting a team and helping production run efficiently, we encourage you to apply and join our team.