Production Team Lead

USG Corporation•Red Wing, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides first-line leadership and oversight of daily production operations. The Production Team Lead is responsible for supervising, coaching, and managing the performance of employees assigned to their shift/crew. A key aspect of this role is championing a strong safety culture by integrating safety into all operations and ensuring safe work practices, behaviors, and conditions are consistently maintained. The position also involves managing production staffing and workforce schedules, including regular and overtime assignments, to ensure adequate coverage and efficient execution of production requirements. The Team Lead will utilize technical knowledge and operational expertise to provide guidance, troubleshooting support, and direction to employees. Driving operational excellence by maximizing the efficient use of equipment, machinery, raw materials, and labor resources to achieve production goals is also a primary function. Furthermore, the role includes leading the training, development, and performance improvement of assigned employees to support skill growth, operational effectiveness, and achievement of key performance metrics. Fostering positive employee relations through effective communication, engagement, and team-building initiatives that promote a collaborative work environment is essential. The Production Team Lead must consistently uphold and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards in a fair, consistent, and professional manner. Responding effectively to changing business and operational needs, including flexibility to support varying shift assignments and overtime requirements, is also expected.

Requirements

Must meet all team lead qualification requirements as established by the Plant Operator Rate Program.
Demonstrated business acumen with a strong focus on people leadership, operational results, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Highly organized self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing demands, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proven leadership potential demonstrated through accountability, sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, develop productive relationships, and effectively engage a diverse workforce.
Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and employee development to drive individual and team success.
Ability to lead with integrity, promote teamwork, and maintain a positive and respectful workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a supervisory capacity, whether in a full-time, acting, or relief role, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line leadership and oversight of daily production operations, including supervision, coaching, and performance management of employees assigned to the shift/crew.
Champion a strong safety culture by integrating safety into all aspects of operations and ensuring safe work practices, behaviors, and conditions are consistently maintained.
Manage production staffing and workforce schedules, including regular and overtime assignments, to ensure adequate coverage and efficient execution of production requirements.
Utilize technical knowledge and operational expertise to provide guidance, troubleshooting support, and direction to employees in the performance of their duties.
Drive operational excellence by maximizing the efficient use of equipment, machinery, raw materials, and labor resources to achieve production goals.
Lead the training, development, and performance improvement of assigned employees to support skill growth, operational effectiveness, and achievement of key performance metrics.
Foster positive employee relations through effective communication, engagement, and team-building initiatives that promote a collaborative work environment.
Consistently uphold and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
Respond effectively to changing business and operational needs, including flexibility to support varying shift assignments and overtime requirements.