Team Lead I

Gemini, Inc. • Decorah, IA

13d • $22 - $30

About The Position

Gemini is seeking a dependable Team Lead I to support daily building and production operations and lead team members in meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The role coordinates staffing and scheduling, monitors performance metrics, implements corrective actions, and supports customer-focused production and on-time delivery. It also develops team leadership, encourages collaboration and communication, and drives continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

The Team Lead facilitates team meetings, provides constructive feedback, represents the production team to other departments, promotes cross-training, and uses problem-solving methods to address operational challenges. The position requires professional discretion and the ability to remain effective and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. The posted schedule is 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; overtime is scheduled as needed. The wage range is $22.25–$29.76 per hour. The position is located in Decorah, Iowa.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience leading and facilitating team meetings, providing updates, and fostering collaboration.
• Experience leading projects intended to engage and empower team members.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback, using it to drive positive change.
• Ability to influence and adapt to continuous-improvement-driven changes.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles across the site.
• Understanding of how decisions affect profit and loss and overall business objectives.
• Ability to think strategically and understand interdepartmental relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in a production environment.
• Technical understanding of processes within the scope of the lead position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production requirements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost in collaboration with other leads and supervisors.
• Assist with staffing coordination, schedule management, and determination of overtime needs.
• Track and report key performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Align production goals with customer expectations to support high-quality output, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate leadership presence and help guide and inspire the team.
• Identify and develop potential informal leaders within the team.
• Set high standards and motivate the team to achieve strong results.
• Foster collaboration, open communication, and collective problem-solving.
• Lead team meetings and communicate goals, expectations, and feedback.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback and support team members' development while holding them accountable.
• Represent the production team to other departments and address concerns promptly.
• Lead and support lean initiatives and empower team members to improve processes and workflows.
• Encourage and facilitate cross-training.
• Use problem-solving tools and techniques to address operational challenges and promote continuous improvement.
• Help the team understand how departmental decisions affect profit and loss and support business-aligned decisions.
• Collaborate on planning by considering the effects of decisions on interdepartmental relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Manage pressure and remain focused, adaptable, and resilient amid changing priorities.

Benefits

• Market-leading benefits.
• 4% retirement match with profit sharing.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, parental, volunteer, and sick time.
• Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Weekly pay.
• Use of a company-owned resort in Hayward, Wisconsin.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• The role is eligible for other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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