Extrusion Team Lead | 1st Shift

Bonnell Aluminum•Niles, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Team Lead provides leadership and production support within the Extrusion Department, helping ensure the safe, efficient, and consistent flow of extrusions to other departments. The role sets a positive example and supports the production crew while promoting high standards in safety, quality, productivity, communication, and 5S practices. The position reports to the Shift Facilitator and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 4-day, 40+ hour workweek. Friday and Saturday overtime may be needed from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Starting pay is competitive based on experience and includes a shift premium. The work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Team Lead must be able to read shop orders and tape measures, understand decimals, fractions, and tolerances, perform basic math, use quality gauges, and safely operate banding equipment, an air nail gun, and a radial arm wood saw. The role requires lifting at least 50 pounds, effective verbal and written communication, dependable attendance, and willingness and ability to qualify for EO1 and EO2 positions. Candidates must pass a skills-based assessment, background check, and drug screen. The company offers competitive pay with advancement opportunities, paid vacation, medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, a team-oriented, people-first culture, and a monthly bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a skills-based assessment.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and hold team members accountable.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, safety rules, and procedures.
Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and understand shop orders and interpret a tape measure.
Understanding of decimals, fractions, and tolerances, and basic math skills.
Ability to use various quality gauges.
Ability to safely operate banding equipment, an air nail gun, and a radial arm wood saw.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable attendance and no active written warning for attendance.
Willingness and ability to qualify for EO1 and EO2 positions.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or Aluminum Extrusion experience.
Previous leadership, training, or team lead experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and lead by example.
Provide production leadership while promoting safety, quality, productivity, and 5S standards.
Provide technical and operational support to the production team.
Ensure crew members have the equipment, materials, and supplies needed to complete their work.
Coordinate with the Shift Facilitator to address scheduling and staffing concerns, including vacation, sick leave, and FMLA-related absences.
Communicate effectively with other departments to support production flow and departmental performance.
Coordinate and combine special bakes as needed.
Monitor and coordinate rack and spacer bar supply usage.
Lead toolbox talks at the beginning of the shift.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of all jobs within the department.
Support a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
Perform additional department-related duties as assigned.