Production Team Leader I

Watlow Recruitment TeamColumbia, MO
18hOnsite

About The Position

At Watlow Columbia, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and great opportunities for professional development. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this facility supports high-performance manufacturing with a strong culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. We are hiring a: Production Team Leader Columbia, MO (Onsite) About the Role The Production Team Leader plays a critical leadership role within our Columbia manufacturing facility, overseeing a defined portion of the business and ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer and organizational goals.

Requirements

  • Previous leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
  • Strong understanding of schedules, manpower planning, and labor management.
  • Ability to coach, train, and develop team members.
  • Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work Monday–Thursday, 4:30 AM – 3:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Lean or Continuous Improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production activities to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
  • Manage production schedules, manpower, and labor allocation.
  • Align staffing, materials, and capacity with short- and long-term plans.
  • Drive KPI execution including revenue, quality, margins, and delivery.
  • Coach and develop production team members.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee Personal Assistance Program
  • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
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