Job Description

Shift Lead – Cherry Point MCAS,NC

Location: 100 Roosevelt Blvd, MCSA Cherry Point, NC 28533

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Who you are

Are you an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced operational environments? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional service, ensuring safety, and supporting mission-critical operations? Join our team at Cherry Point MCAS as a Shift Lead, where you’ll play a vital role in supervising personnel, managing daily operations, and supporting our government customer with excellence.

Why this role matters

As a Shift Lead, you are the heartbeat of day-to-day operations—ensuring safe practices, coordinating workflows, managing personnel, and upholding high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll directly support the Site/Project Manager, lead a diverse team, and oversee key equipment, transportation, and flight line support activities.

This role impacts operational integrity, government customer relationships, and the safety of every team member. Your leadership makes the mission possible.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Supervise Daily Operations

• Set daily work priorities and ensure smooth workflow across the shift.
• Train, coach, evaluate, and motivate employees to maintain high safety and performance standards.
• Ensure team compliance with all required training, certifications, licenses, and physicals.
• Oversee performance evaluations and take part in hiring, promotions, or disciplinary decisions.

Ensure Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Model safe work practices and eliminate hazards whenever possible.
• Enforce government, customer, and company requirements including IMS and site-specific policies.
• Verify oversize load permits, escort personnel requirements, and proper operator endorsements each shift.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and sign all 10/10 truck inspection checklists.

Maintain Accountability & Secure Operations

• Safeguard all government-furnished property and control access to equipment, tools, and secured areas.
• Prevent unauthorized access and ensure lock protocols are strictly followed.
• Ensure employee badges and passes are returned to FRCE Security upon separation.

Support Logistics & Customer Success

• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of materials in full compliance with government and client expectations.
• Create, schedule, and publish shuttle service routes weekly.
• Maintain open communication with employees, management, and government customer(s).
• Participate in incident investigations, notify required parties, and complete required reports.

Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in materials management, equipment operations, flight line support, and/or transportation.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship (required for government site access).
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with clean driving history; CDL A/B and endorsements (P, X) preferred.
• Ability to obtain Oversize Load Escort and Forklift certifications within six months if not already held.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation.

Core Competencies Needed

You’ll be successful in this role if you bring:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent delegation and team-building abilities
• High adaptability and initiative
• Strong judgement under pressure
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and planning abilities

Working Conditions

This position operates in active job-site environments including outdoor yards and indoor warehouses, with regular exposure to noise, weather, and heavy equipment. The role requires mobility, PPE use, and occasional travel. Physical demands include frequent walking, lifting, climbing, and equipment operation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits: Paid holidays, PTO, Vacation time, Sick leave, Full benefits package available, 401(k) program
• Veterans preference applies

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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