Team Lead I

Gemini, Inc.•Decorah, IA

20h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Gemini is seeking a motivated, dependable Team Lead I to support daily building and production operations, lead team members, and promote productivity, quality, and safety. The role supports the company’s goals by coordinating and optimizing daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. It includes coordinating staffing and schedules, monitoring performance metrics, implementing corrective actions, and contributing to continuous improvement. The Team Lead fosters leadership and collaboration within the team, communicates across departments, and makes informed decisions that support organizational success and profitability. The position is based in Decorah, Iowa, and is full-time on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is scheduled as needed. The listed wage range is $22.25–$29.76. The role requires a high school diploma or GED. Experience leading team meetings and projects that engage and empower team members is listed as a qualification. Three or more years of production-environment experience and technical understanding of relevant processes are preferred. Compensation may depend on candidate-specific factors, and the role is eligible for other benefits.

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, and able to use feedback 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 related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost in collaboration with other leads and supervisors.
Assist with coordinating staffing needs and schedules and determining overtime requirements.
Track and report key performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed.
Align production goals with customer expectations to support high-quality output and on-time delivery.
Demonstrate leadership self-awareness and guide and inspire the team.
Identify and develop potential informal leaders within the team.
Set high standards and drive the team toward strong results.
Motivate and engage team members, encouraging open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Lead team meetings and clearly communicate goals, expectations, and feedback.
Provide timely, actionable feedback and hold team members accountable while supporting their development.
Represent the production team and liaise with other departments to maintain alignment and address concerns.
Lead and support lean initiatives and help team members identify and implement process and workflow improvements.
Encourage and facilitate cross-training to improve team versatility and resilience.
Use problem-solving tools and techniques to address operational challenges and support continuous improvement.
Work with team members to understand how departmental decisions affect profit and loss and support informed business decisions.
Collaborate with team members to anticipate the effects of decisions on interdepartmental relationships.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Demonstrate professionalism and help create a welcoming and respectful environment.
Remain focused, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.