Manufacturing Team Leader- 38th and Sheridan (bilingual preferred)

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Leader supports the Supervisor(s), the manufacturing and quality leadership teams, and staff to execute operational objectives aligned with the annual operating plan. This role oversees a manufacturing production operation while providing direct people leadership for assembly line employees. In addition to production oversight, this role plays a key part in team member lifecycle management, including hiring support, training, performance management, attendance tracking, coaching, and disciplinary actions. The Team Leader makes decisions involving production priorities, customer orders, team member performance, operational issues, and compliance with company policies and procedures. This role also serves as a subject matter resource for product quality and manufacturing processes, ensuring work meets established standards prior to release to downstream operations or customers.

Requirements

Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
People Management - Enables direct reports and co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement to ensure their success and the accomplishment of departmental goals.
Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers’ needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
Data Analysis - Collects data and statistics to test and evaluate in order to generate assertions and pattern predictions, with the aim of discovering useful information in a decision-making process.
Critical Thinking - Uses judgment and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Quality Standards - Has expertise in quality assurance-based standards, requirements, specifications, and guidelines to ensure that products, services, and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Attention to Detail - Attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Uses hands to grasp, carry, feel, or touch both products and machinery. Has the ability to move and lift 50+ pounds. Can manage frequent exposure to moderate/loud noise.
Visual Acuity - Meets the screening requirements of 20/40 vision using both eyes with or without correction.
Minimum of 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Perform oversight of daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and output targets are achieved.
Plan and coordinate work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet operational goals.
Review and assess work orders, production schedules, and reports to determine requirements and evaluate performance.
Lead, coach, and support assembly line employees to drive performance, engagement, and accountability.
Assign and adjust day-to-day job responsibilities based on production needs and priorities.
Provide training, cross-training, and follow-up to ensure team members are equipped to perform their roles effectively.
Serve as a resource for product quality and manufacturing standards, supporting adherence to specifications and requirements (as needed).
Review production documentation (e.g., work orders, build records, or equivalent) for completeness and accuracy prior to release to downstream operations or customers.
Perform verification activities, including limited hands-on inspection and shipping readiness checks, to ensure product meets requirements.
Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects and ensure quality expectations are met.
Monitor processes and equipment to maintain compliance with production standards and identify issues.
Complete daily reporting and communicate production results, issues, and opportunities to leadership.
Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional partners to coordinate operations and resolve workflow challenges.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
Assess employee performance and deliver ongoing feedback, recognition, and corrective action.
Support recruitment activities, including pre-screening, interviewing, and onboarding of new hires.
Monitor attendance, address concerns, and support corrective action processes in alignment with company policy.
Participate in performance reviews and ongoing performance discussions.
Administer or support disciplinary actions with consistency and fairness.
Identify skill gaps and support development and cross-training opportunities.
Track and evaluate production metrics, including output, efficiency, and quality performance.
Utilize data to identify trends, assess performance, and support decision-making.
Act as a steward of resources, including labor, time, and materials, to support efficient operations.

Benefits

Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sabbatical and parental leaves
Life, dental and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
Retirement planning options with a generous company % match
Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program