Team Lead, Powders. 1st Shift, Onsite- Ames, IA

Veralto Corp.•Ames, IA

39d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

At Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better-faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions. As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you'll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you'll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world's everyday water needs, and where you'll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth. Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we're working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us The Powders Packaging Production Lead is responsible for supporting daily operational performance, driving process consistency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the Powders department. This role ensures adherence to standardized work, maintains strong communication across cross-functional partners, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The Powders Lead serves as a key resource to both associates and management by coordinating workflow, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring that production plans and material needs are fully supported to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2-3 years of leadership experience.
Preferred 3 years in a production environment.
Preferred 1 year of material handling or related experience.

Responsibilities

Identify, investigate, and resolve production bottlenecks, material flow issues, or process failures. Implement countermeasures or escalate concerns promptly to minimize downtime.
Act as a first-line resource for troubleshooting equipment, workflow challenges, and quality issues.
Ensure daily management boards, KPIs, and visual controls are updated and utilized to drive effective decision-making.
Support the Area Manager by coordinating and aligning daily tasks, adjusting priorities as needed, and partnering closely with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and other support teams to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted workflow.
Monitor workload, takt time, and schedule attainment, intervening when needed to recover or protect the plan.
Support Kanban flow, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction through Lean tools and daily process monitoring.
Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members.
Develop and maintain a flexible workforce capable of supporting multiple production lines and processes.