Manufacturing Team Lead - 1st Shift

The Wasserstrom Company • Columbus, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating daily production activities within the refrigeration room, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to temperature-sensitive handling requirements. Serves as a subject matter resource with advanced knowledge of refrigeration processes, food safety standards, and equipment operation, acting as a key point of contact to communicate priorities and resolve issues. Actively works alongside team members in a hands-on capacity while monitoring production goals, maintaining quality and compliance, and providing regular status updates to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to use Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of inventory management and order entry systems, such as SyteLine and Factory Track
• Advanced knowledge of shop machinery and proper manufacturing techniques
• Advanced knowledge of proper quality control procedures
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Mechanically inclined; ability to work with basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16th of an inch
• Ability to add and subtract fractions
• Communicates well with others; asks for and offers help when needed
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
• Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Observes and follows safety procedures

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in machining, metalworking, or related fields is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and monitor workflows; track production progress and report status updates to management
• Provide team members with work guidance and support for assigned tasks and procedures
• Perform hands-on manufacturing tasks to support daily production operations and goals
• Communicate with cross-functional departments, such as purchasing and engineering
• Operate a forklift to move products in/out of assigned work area as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace/shop
• Perform other tasks to support manufacturing and operations as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED