Manufacturing Production Team Lead

Suburban Enterprises•Appleton, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Due to continued business growth and investment in our manufacturing operations, we are expanding our team and adding a Manufacturing Production Team Lead position. This is a newly created opportunity that offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with an employee-owned company. The Manufacturing Team Lead will coordinate daily work, priorities, and problem-solving within an assigned Focus Factory to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production while supporting flow, quality, and team accountability in a high-mix electrical fabrication environment.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably electrical fabrication.
Experience with panel builds, wire harnesses, or electro-mechanical assembly.
The ability to read drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
Familiarity with production schedules and priorities.
Comfortable using ERP systems for labor and job tracking.

Nice To Haves

Prior lead/mentor experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own daily workflow for assigned focus factory or value stream.
Coordinate job priorities based on the production schedule.
Ensure work orders are started, progressed, and completed as planned.
Serve as the communication link between Planning, Supervisors, and the team.
Communicate daily priorities, changes, and constraints to operators.
Surface material, documentation, or capacity issues immediately.
Ensure team follows standard work, drawings, and build instructions.
Catch and address quality issues at point of build.
Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members.
Reinforce attendance, safety, and work expectations.
Reinforce safe work practices, PPE compliance, and standard operating procedures.