Team Lead

JCB•Pooler, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for providing frontline leadership and day-to-day operational support within a heavy-duty manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of production processes while maintaining an optimal span of control across team members. The Team Lead serves as a key liaison between production teams and leadership, driving performance, developing people, and reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance production demands while actively coaching, training, and supporting team members across multiple manufacturing areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in heavy-duty manufacturing, assembly, or production
At least 1–2 years of experience in a Team Lead, Lead Operator, or supervisory role
Proven ability to operate in a hands-on production environment
Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
Must pass all pre-employment requirements (drug screen, background check, etc.)
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing
Prior experience leading high-volume production teams
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and influence teams
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or manufacturing systems)
Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability
Flexibility to work overtime or varying shifts as needed

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team in a fast-paced heavy equipment manufacturing environment
Drive daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) objectives
Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and take action to maintain production efficiency and throughput
Serve as the first point of contact for production issues, escalations, and problem resolution
Perform and support assembly and sub-assembly operations using hand and power tools
Safely operate and oversee use of overhead cranes, manipulators, and assembly equipment
Step in to support production during absenteeism or increased demand
Provide daily coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members
Support onboarding and training of new hires, ensuring competency and safety compliance
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Identify skill gaps and support cross-training initiatives to improve team flexibility
Lead and reinforce safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures
Conduct daily safety briefings/toolbox talks and team meetings
Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards and work instructions
Partner with Quality to identify and resolve defects and process inefficiencies
Actively participate in and promote continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
Utilize problem-solving tools to identify root cause and eliminate recurring issues
Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles (5S, waste reduction, process optimization)
Track and communicate key production metrics and KPIs (safety, quality, attendance, productivity)
Document production updates, issues, and team performance
Ensure accurate completion of required reports and documentation
Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations