Production Team Leader (Extrusion Area) - 2nd Shift

Delta Faucet•Lapeer, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Leader (Extrusion Area) is a working leader who supports daily production operations while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. This role coordinates day-to-day activities on the floor, supports production performance, and provides guidance to operators and production team members. This position plays a key role in ensuring consistent operation, communication across shifts, and adherence to safety and quality expectations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and able to support both people and processes in a manufacturing setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in plastics manufacturing (extrusion preferred)
Previous team lead or informal leadership experience preferred
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Mechanical or process aptitude
Must be able to: Lift, bend and reach, including below waist level and above shoulder level
Lift, push and pull weights of up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
Work around hot surfaces, moving equipment, forklifts, and high-noise environments
Work daily overtime and weekend support as dictated by production schedule.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and work ethic
Communicate daily priorities, changes, and production needs
Provide clear shift updates on performance, issues, and actions
Coordinate activities between operators, support teams, and leadership
Promote teamwork and a positive work environment
Support safe operation of equipment and material handling
Reinforce PPE, LOTO, and general safety practices
Identify and address safety concerns or escalate as needed
Support daily production to meet output and schedule needs
Assist with line startup, line shutdown, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting
Monitor material flow and coordinate support when needed
Respond to production issues such as downtime, staffing gaps, or material concerns
Help balance labor and tasks to keep operations running smoothly
Verify product quality meets standards
Reinforce standard work and consistent processes
Support containment and escalation of defects or issues
Participate in basic problem solving and follow-up actions
Support team involvement in process improvements
Help identify downtime, scrap, or inefficiencies
Maintain organization and workplace standards (5S)
Train and support team members in daily tasks
Reinforce proper operation, safety, and work practices
Provide feedback and support performance improvement
Participate in daily team meetings and shift handoffs
Communicate key updates and issues to leadership
Support standard daily checks, audits, and follow-ups