Manufacturing Team Lead - Nights (4x10)

Department: Coil Winding
Work Location: Panama City, FL (Near Airport)
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: 2nd - Monday-Thursday 5:00 pm - 3:30 am (Some Fridays per business needs)

Compensation: $27 per hr

About Central Moloney (CMI)

Since 1949, CMI has been building distribution transformers that keep the lights on across North America — and the people who make that happen are the reason we're still here 75+ years later. We're ISO 9001 certified, we promote from within, and we take care of our team with competitive pay and benefits. If you're looking for a place that's stable, serious about safety, and actually invests in the people on the floor — this is it.

About the Role

As a Winding Team Lead at Central Moloney, you'll play a critical hands-on leadership role on our Panama City production floor. You'll be responsible for guiding a team of machine operators through daily production goals while maintaining the quality, safety, and efficiency standards that CMI is known for. This isn't just a support role — you're the person your team looks to when they need direction, and the person leadership relies on to keep the floor moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily machine operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor coil winding output to ensure compliance with CMI standards, blueprints, and specifications.
• Train and onboard new machine operators, sharing best practices and reinforcing proper technique.
• Conduct on-the-floor coaching and provide performance feedback to team members in real time.
• Identify and communicate production bottlenecks, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor promptly.
• Enforce all safety protocols, including PPE compliance and hazard awareness.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output tracking, scrap logs, and shift reports.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to support workflow planning and staffing adjustments.
• Motivate team members to meet daily targets while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in machine operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprint and drawings.
• Prior experience in a lead, mentor, or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction on a fast-paced production floor.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving.
• Commitment to safety, dependability, and punctuality.
• Basic math and computer skills for recordkeeping and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, with the ability to stand, bend, and work in varying conditions for extended periods on the production floor.
• Availability for flexible hours and overtime as production demands require.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug & alcohol screening.

Benefits:

• Benefits:
• Competitive starting pay of $27/hr plus shift differential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Stable, year-round employment with a manufacturer that has been in business since 1949.
• Real opportunities for career advancement — CMI promotes from within.

Fine Print / Legal Disclaimer: 

Please note & Review the following: This job is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death. 

Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team. 

Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.