Production Team Lead

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead serves as the frontline leader on the production floor, guiding a small group of operators through daily tasks, ensuring adherence to standard work, and acting as the first responder to line issues. This is typically a working lead role, combining hands-on production work with informal supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Demonstrated reliability and strong understanding of the production process/line
• Basic understanding of safety and quality standards on the floor
• Ability to train and guide coworkers in a clear, patient manner
• Basic computer skills for time and production data entry
• Familiarity with lean tools (5S, standard work)
• Forklift or other equipment certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 4 years of manufacturing production experience, ideally in automotive, heavy equipment, or discrete manufacturing
• Must be able to stand and walk on a concrete shop floor for up to 8–10 hours per day.
• Ability to climb into truck beds, vans, and trailers to perform internal inspections.
• Must be able to lift between 30-50 lbs
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer

Nice To Haves

• Prior informal leadership experience (shift lead, trainer, or similar), preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 5 members of production operators through daily production tasks and job assignments
• Ensure operators follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, and quality checks
• Act as first responder for minor line stoppages, quality issues, or process deviations; escalate to Supervisor as needed
• Train new or cross-training operators on job tasks and standard work
• Monitor and report basic line metrics (output, scrap, downtime) to the Production Supervisor
• Support 5S, visual management, and workplace organization standards on the line
• Fill in on the line as needed to cover absences or balance workload
• Participate in daily tier/huddle meetings, communicating team status and issues
• Support continuous improvement suggestions and participate in kaizen events
• Help enforce attendance, break schedules, and basic team conduct standards
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new hires on the team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED