Team Lead I

Milwaukee Tool•Cookeville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead I oversees the daily operations of assigned molding machines at the Cookeville, Tennessee manufacturing facility. This is a 12-hour shift position scheduled Wednesday through Friday, 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. The facility is heated and cooled, and the employee works with and near moving mechanical parts. The role directs and supports molding operators, helps maintain safety, quality, and production standards, and serves as a supervisor backup. The position may require a pre-employment drug screen and physical, depending on employment terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of manufacturing experience.
Lead and/or supervisory experience.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift or carry up to 35 pounds, reach hands and arms in any direction, and kneel or stoop repeatedly.
Frequent use of drill drivers is required in the assembly process.
A drug screen is required before employment; a physical may also be required depending on employment terms.

Nice To Haves

Molding operator experience.
People-management or lead experience.
Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask efficiently.
MS Office and AS400 experience.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Ensure plant safety and 5S standards are met.
Direct the work of full-time and temporary molding operators.
Train and support molding team members and provide performance feedback.
Monitor and report operators’ time, attendance, and overall performance to the Molding Supervisor and/or Manager.
Communicate production needs to molding operators.
Ensure labels and skid tickets match component counts.
Inspect the first finished piece for quality assurance.
Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) for presses and molding assembly cells.
Ensure processes meet labor and cycle-time standards.
Assist with daily labor-efficiency reconciliation.
Process non-conforming and excess materials in a timely manner.
Attend daily production meetings to review schedules.
Assist with daily production reporting.
Assist with recording new or rework production each day.
Contact maintenance or tooling for equipment or mold repairs.
Assist with and ensure daily housekeeping in the molding department.
Train as a supervisor backup.
Perform other duties as assigned.