Production Team Leader
About The Position
The Production Team Leader supervises employees in assigned work areas and coordinates daily production-floor tasks. The role assigns work, monitors progress, provides feedback, communicates goals and instructions, and serves as a link between Supervisors and team members by reporting progress and addressing shift-related issues. The Team Leader helps maintain consistent workflow and product quality while contributing to facility productivity, quality control, and team morale. The position is based in Blue Ash, Ohio. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not intend to sponsor employment visas for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of demonstrated people leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage operations within the manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not intended.
Nice To Haves
- Operations Management or Engineering education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assign daily tasks and establish clear objectives for team members at the beginning of each shift to direct production flow.
- Monitor production metrics, including output, downtime, and waste, and create reports on team performance.
- Train and coach new and existing employees on machine operation, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Perform initial troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and escalate complex technical problems to the maintenance department.
- Lead daily team meetings to communicate production targets, safety alerts, and procedural changes.
- Enforce health and safety regulations on the production floor.
- Conduct regular product quality checks and address deviations from company standards.
- Manage team administrative tasks, including scheduling, attendance monitoring, and timecard approval.
- Report team progress to Supervisors and address issues arising during a shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts through Perks at Work
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back
- CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
