Production Cell Team Lead

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead on the Line Alliance Laundry Systems runs on integrity, clarity, and teamwork. If you value a fast-paced environment where expectations are clear and support is real, you’ll feel at home here. As a Production Cell Team Lead, you’ll guide a crew of 8–12 operators while reporting to a Group Leader (Supervisor). Your aim: develop people, elevate standards, and keep production flowing smoothly. Your Schedule Second shift runs 3:00 pm–1:00 am, Monday–Thursday, with overtime on Friday as needed. A Day in This Role Kick off the shift with a focused huddle covering safety, quality, HR updates, and production targets. Onboard and coach new teammates in your area; be their go-to resource from day one. Promote safety every hour—verify PPE, reinforce procedures, and correct issues immediately. Drive continuous improvement by gathering ideas, testing solutions, and sustaining wins. Keep the work visible: maintain KPIs for your zone and complete Hour-by-Hour Boards. Standardize excellence: create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work. Run core shop-floor systems: 5S audits, Dupont Stop Observations, and work stacks. Use SAP to support the manufacturing process and ensure accurate transactions. Communicate proactively with fellow Team Leads for smooth shift-to-shift handoffs. Escalate systemic or production issues to the Group Leader quickly and clearly. Coach through conflict, partnering with Group and Area Leaders to reach resolution. Pitch in on additional tasks that keep the line performing at its best. What You Bring Experience leading others (work or volunteer). Understanding of manufacturing processes preferred. People-first, servant leadership mindset. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated leadership capability. High school diploma or equivalent. Physical and Pre-Employment Requirements Ability to stand for long periods; occasional sitting; manual dexterity; stooping and bending. Pre-employment physical including a baseline lift of at least 50 pounds. Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check Why Alliance Stable, growing manufacturing environment Employee Referral Bonus Paid vacation in your first year Tuition Reimbursement Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards Safety Recognition Program Medical plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account Dental and Vision plans 401(k) plan 11 company-paid holidays Company-paid Life and AD&D, with option to purchase more Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Annual wage increases

Requirements

Experience leading others (work or volunteer).
People-first, servant leadership mindset.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated leadership capability.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for long periods; occasional sitting; manual dexterity; stooping and bending.
Pre-employment physical including a baseline lift of at least 50 pounds.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Understanding of manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Kick off the shift with a focused huddle covering safety, quality, HR updates, and production targets.
Onboard and coach new teammates in your area; be their go-to resource from day one.
Promote safety every hour—verify PPE, reinforce procedures, and correct issues immediately.
Drive continuous improvement by gathering ideas, testing solutions, and sustaining wins.
Keep the work visible: maintain KPIs for your zone and complete Hour-by-Hour Boards.
Standardize excellence: create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
Run core shop-floor systems: 5S audits, Dupont Stop Observations, and work stacks.
Use SAP to support the manufacturing process and ensure accurate transactions.
Communicate proactively with fellow Team Leads for smooth shift-to-shift handoffs.
Escalate systemic or production issues to the Group Leader quickly and clearly.
Coach through conflict, partnering with Group and Area Leaders to reach resolution.
Pitch in on additional tasks that keep the line performing at its best.