3rd Shift - Group Lead

Job Title: 3rd Shift - Group Lead

Location: Eden Prairie, MN

Duration: Direct Hire

Pay Range: $32/hr $32/hr (W2)

Job ID: 408628

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a 3rd Shift Group Lead to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in production leadership, lean manufacturing, and quality systems and a proven ability to meet production schedules while upholding safety, quality, and cost targets.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production to meet or exceed schedule, safety, quality, and cost goals.


• Conduct start-of-shift production meetings to communicate goals and progress.


• Monitor workflow, preempt bottlenecks, and ensure continuous line operation.


• Foster an engaged workforce and promote employee ownership of results.


• Maintain a visible floor presence to monitor, motivate, and ensure success.


• Champion lean culture, apply lean tools, and institutionalize 5S practices.


• Use metrics to identify gaps and drive improvement toward zero defects.


• Ensure SOPs and Work Instructions are current, trained, and followed.


• Verify MDI boards are accurate and corrective actions occur for abnormal results.


• Manage safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of the shop floor and workstations.


• Ensure equipment cleaning and sanitation processes are followed and documented.


• Ensure OSHA and company safety processes are met and a safe environment is maintained.


• Lead changeovers for lines, tanks, or work cells to achieve minimum time and full readiness.


• Escalate persistent or major equipment issues to Maintenance promptly.


• Complete logs and administration to maintain compliance with standards.


• Maintain and improve production elements of quality systems, including testing and records.


• Pull samples and perform testing as needed, and partner with Quality to resolve issues.


• Ensure paperwork accuracy for tests, batches, audits, and compliance.


• Select, train, coach, and evaluate employees to build a high-performing team.


• Address performance issues, develop employees, and manage terminations with documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of production lead, supervisory, or management experience.


• Knowledge of batch processing, lean manufacturing, shipping, and fulfillment.


• Experience with reporting software such as Alliance and proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office.


• Ability to read and follow specifications, perform basic math and algebra, and create spreadsheets or queries.


• Strong communication, coaching, and team leadership abilities.


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or technical field.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in personal care, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical products industry.


• Experience implementing 5S, MDI, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Indoors, air-conditioned facility with exposure to various fragrances.


• Physical requirements include frequent bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs, and grasping. Continuous standing, walking, talking, teaching, and repetitive hand/wrist motion.


• Third shift. Minimum 9-hour days with 30 minutes before and after shift for handoff. Work hours may extend 5-20 hours beyond the normal work week based on demand.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.