Manufacturing Team Lead - FLEX

Protolabs•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily manufacturing operations and helping drive safety, quality, productivity, and team success. The role involves organizing work, coaching and developing team members, resolving production challenges, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position works Friday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. It is based primarily in an indoor office setting, with duties that may also require time in manufacturing areas and occasionally outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to use a computer and calculator.
Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Create a culture of safety and accountability across the team and individual work assignments.
Follow departmental quality and safety standards; enforce safety procedures, guidelines, and housekeeping practices.
Organize, plan, and prioritize daily workload and activities in the functional area.
Coordinate operations with supervisors and other leads within and between shifts and functional areas.
Communicate updates in daily, weekly, and other meetings.
Establish production sequences and assignments to meet production goals.
Identify, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-related, and process-related topics.
Encourage mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Identify training needs and conduct training in equipment operation and work or safety procedures.
Observe staff technical performance and provide on-the-spot guidance.
Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews.

Benefits

Competitive salary and total rewards package.
Health insurance, with traditional and high-deductible plan options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
Dental and vision coverage.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid caregiver leave.
At least 3 weeks of paid time off, plus wellness time, holiday pay, and volunteer hours.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.