Production Team Lead

USG Corporation•Red Wing, MN

About The Position

The Production Team Lead provides first-line leadership and oversight of daily production operations, supervising, coaching, and managing the performance of employees assigned to a shift or crew. The role promotes a strong safety culture and ensures safe work practices, behaviors, and conditions are maintained. It manages production staffing and workforce schedules, including regular and overtime assignments, to support adequate coverage and production requirements. The Team Lead uses technical knowledge and operational expertise to guide employees and troubleshoot issues, while maximizing the effective use of equipment, machinery, raw materials, and labor to meet production goals. The role leads employee training, development, and performance improvement; supports operational excellence and key performance metrics; and fosters effective communication, engagement, teamwork, and positive employee relations. It also enforces company policies, procedures, and standards fairly and professionally, and adapts to changing operational needs, including varying shift assignments and overtime requirements. This is a fixed second-shift role, with overnight, weekend, and overtime opportunities. The position is in the Production Department. Pay may be adjusted based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Must meet all team lead qualification requirements 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 and self-starting, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing demands, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Leadership potential demonstrated through accountability, sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust, develop productive relationships, and engage a diverse workforce.
Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
Ability to lead with integrity, promote teamwork, and maintain a positive and respectful workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a full-time, acting, or relief capacity.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line leadership and oversight of daily production operations, including supervising, coaching, and managing the performance of employees assigned to the shift or crew.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure 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.
Use technical knowledge and operational expertise to provide guidance, troubleshooting support, and direction to employees.
Maximize efficient use of equipment, machinery, raw materials, and labor resources to achieve production goals.
Lead training, development, and performance improvement for assigned employees to support skill growth, operational effectiveness, and key performance metrics.
Foster positive employee relations through effective communication, engagement, and team-building initiatives.
Uphold and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards fairly, consistently, and professionally.
Respond to changing business and operational needs, including varying shift assignments and overtime requirements.

Benefits

Two medical insurance options, with coverage available from the first day of employment and no waiting period.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
Pension plan.
Life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Legal insurance.
Pet insurance.
Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees and annual bonus potential for salaried employees, based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.