Team Lead I

Milwaukee Tool•Cookeville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves overseeing the daily operations of assigned Molding machine(s). The Team Lead I will be responsible for ensuring plant safety and 5S standards, directing the work of molding operators, training and supporting team members, and monitoring performance. This position requires strong communication skills to convey production needs and ensure accuracy in labels and counts. Quality assurance, process adherence, and material management are also key aspects of this role. The Team Lead I will attend production meetings, assist with reporting, and coordinate with maintenance for equipment repairs. Additionally, this role includes ensuring housekeeping standards are met and acting as a supervisor backup.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of manufacturing experience
Lead and/or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of assigned Molding machine(s).
Ensure plant safety and 5S standards are met.
Direct the work of molding operators, both full time and temporary.
Train and support Molding team members and provide performance feedback.
Monitor and report time, attendance, and overall performance of operators working in molding department and report to Molding Supervisor and/or Manager.
Communicate production needs to operators working in molding department.
Ensure labels and skid tickets match count of components.
Inspect ‘First Piece’ finished product for quality assurance.
Verify BOM (Bills of Materials) for each all presses and molding assembly cells.
Ensure all processes meet standard (labor, cycle time).
Assist with Daily Reconcile of labor efficiency.
Process non-conforming and excess materials in a timely manner.
Attend daily production meetings for schedule review.
Assist with daily production reporting.
Assist recording new or rework production daily.
Contact maintenance or tooling for repairs on equipment or molds.
Assist with and ensure daily housekeeping is completed within molding department.
Train as supervisor back up.
Perform all other duties as assigned.