Team Lead - Winsted Weekends

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Winsted, MN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring! The Team Lead is responsible to provide tactical leadership to assigned team in the fabrication / manufacture of products in accordance with standard work and manufacturing processes while maintaining company core values and safety standards. This Team Lead role is leading part of the Weekend shift Pre-Assembly Department within the Transportation & Infrastructure (Pole) team. At Millerbernd, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. We're dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities where you can unlock your potential, turn ideas into action, and be part of a skilled, diverse, and driven team. From day one, you’ll experience a supportive and dynamic environment designed to help you grow and succeed.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic shop math functions
Ability to solve practical problems, make decisions and direct action
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing paperwork and engineering documentation
Ability to work well with all employees and earn mutual respect
Ability to take initiative
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and easily adapt to change
Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings, or demonstrated aptitude
Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in leadership role
Experience either leading a team in manufacturing or being an informal leader
Experience in metal fabrication

Responsibilities

Quality performance on the team
Flow of orders within team including Material Handling
Engagement of the team
Selection of the team members
Train and cross train the area in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures
Supports material handling for team directly
May either act as the trainer for the area of identifies and ensures training of new hires is conducted satisfactorily
Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports
Accountable for meeting production and quality requirements for the group
Plans daily activities; resources vacancies on team
Monitors the performance of team; provides feedback verbally and escalates for written performance documentation to Supervisor
Promotes a positive team environment; drives inclusion
Acts as the first line of escalation for employee needs
Communicates organization priorities and policies; provides clarity of policies as necessary
Completes timecards, writes performance reviews and provides input on compensation for team
Completes maintenance or facilities requests when needed
Be a safety champion on and off the production floor
Wear and ensure all team members wear proper PPE while on the production floor
Follow and enforce all safety policies
Train new hires on emergency preparedness expectations
Establish and sustain a safe and hazard free workplace through processes and procedures
Participate in safety recognition at Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings
Report and investigate safety incidents and near misses; provide incident and near-miss updates during Tier 2 meetings
Inform team members of safety updates, processes/procedures, and policy changes
Onboard new hires specific to their role(s) and safety expectations; continue training with team members on their role(s) and safety expectations
Complete all safety trainings
Complete one (1) CI Safety Cards/month
Complete OSHA 10 Hour
Monitor completion of actions from the Safety Champion each week and provide updates during Tier 1 meetings

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based “Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)” Incentive plans
This team incentive plan has a weekly goal and a weekly stretch goal
If goals are achieved, the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employee
Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles