Finishing Line Lead

August 29, 2025

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Job Title: Finishing Line Lead

Department: Finishing
Reports To: Finishing Supervisor
Location: TuscoMFG, Tuscarawas County, OH
Pay Range: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Summary:

The Finishing Line Lead is a hands-on role that supports the Finishing Supervisor in overseeing daily department operations. This position plays a vital part in ensuring jobs are completed on time, are meeting quality standards, and that the team members stay organized, focused, and are working efficiently. The Finishing Line Lead helps coordinate workflow, monitors job progress, addresses issues on the floor as they arise, and serves as a point of contact for the team during daily operations. This role leads by example and plays a key part in maintaining a productive, safe, and team-oriented work environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and demonstrates strong leadership with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate day-to-day activities on the finishing line to meet production goals

Organize and direct work assignments to ensure smooth workflow and team efficiency

Monitor job progress to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained

Promote and model safe work practices in a clean, organized work area

Serve as a point of contact for team members and provide real-time support and direction

Assist with training new or existing employees on processes and expectations

Support continuous improvement by identifying and suggesting process improvements

Perform finishing tasks alongside the team, including inspection, packing, loading/unloading, etc.

Report material, equipment, or staffing issues to the supervisor promptly

Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in a finishing or production role

Leadership experience or proven ability to guide and support a team

Strong organizational and communication skills

Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy

Adaptable and capable of adjusting to changing priorities or work conditions

Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and leads by example

Possesses a continuous improvement mindset—actively looks for ways to improve processes and outcomes

Background in quality control or understanding of quality systems is a plus

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