3rd Shift Team Lead - Kings Chapel

ITW•Troy, MI

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Support. Guide. Make an Impact. Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys supporting teams, improving processes, and driving results? Hobart Brothers LLC—an Illinois Tool Works (ITW) company within the Welding Group—is seeking a Team Lead to support our Kings Chapel operation. This is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact team leadership role within a growing but stable, values-driven organization known worldwide for quality welding consumables.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Experience with Packaging and Draw Bench operations, including troubleshooting
Proven leadership skills with sound decision-making abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Mechanical aptitude and comfort using standard computer software and email
A positive, team-oriented attitude and customer-focused mindset
Interest in long-term career development and growth
Desire to continue education

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support manufacturing team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
Champion safety, quality, productivity, and 5S initiatives while remaining hands-on with equipment operation and material handling
Collaborate with Group Leaders and Production Coordinators to set up shifts and support production schedules across all shifts
Operate assigned equipment and support shipping, receiving, and oven operations as needed
Troubleshoot drawing and packaging equipment to minimize downtime
Train and support team members on route card usage and submit maintenance requisitions when necessary
Ensure work instructions and plant procedures are followed consistently, while identifying opportunities for improvement
Monitor productivity and downtime using route cards and other tracking tools
Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, including ISO 9001:2015 and applicable standards
Provide input for operator performance reviews and support employee development
Coordinate and support training activities for new hires and internal transfers