Manufacturing Team Lead

Novolex • Connersville, IN

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production operations by assisting with workflow coordination, employee guidance, safety compliance, and production performance. This role serves as a working leader on the production floor, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and teamwork standards are maintained.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to [insert weight requirement] pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily production activities and workflow.
• Support production goals by ensuring employees remain on task and processes run efficiently.
• Monitor production output and communicate issues to supervisors or management.
• Assist with line setup, material flow, and operational readiness.
• Help minimize downtime and address basic production concerns.
• Manage training for all work centers
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to production employees.
• Train new employees on work instructions, safety procedures, and production expectations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive employee engagement.
• Serve as a point of contact for team questions and operational support.
• Assist supervisors with employee coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure employees follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe and organized work environment.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or equipment concerns immediately.
• Support housekeeping and 5S initiatives throughout the department.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor products and processes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist with identifying defects and correcting issues during production.
• Verify employees follow standardized work instructions and procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Communicate production priorities and expectations to team members.
• Assist with shift handoffs and provide updates on production status.
• Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and warehouse personnel as needed.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records when required.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and organization.
• Assist with implementing process improvements and standard work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed