Team Lead

Surge Staffing•Toledo, OH

12d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead for a full-time, second-shift position in Toledo, Ohio. The role is suited to a dependable, hands-on leader with experience in manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, quality inspection, production, or supervision. The Team Lead oversees daily operations, coordinates employees and workstations, supports product inspection and containment activities, maintains safety and quality standards, and ensures work is completed accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to work second shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate work instructions clearly and train employees.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Three or more years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Previous experience in automotive manufacturing, manufacturing, production, quality inspection, or containment.
Microsoft Office experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee employees assigned to production, inspection, containment, and other manufacturing workstations.
Coordinate shift-start activities, including workstation setup, staffing, paperwork, tools, and materials.
Monitor work to ensure it is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures and customer requirements.
Oversee product inspection and containment activities, identify quality issues, and ensure nonconforming products are properly handled.
Provide hands-on training and communicate new work instructions and procedures to employees.
Ensure employees follow company safety policies, quality standards, work instructions, and operating procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Ensure appropriate tools, equipment, and materials are available for assigned jobs.
Monitor and maintain accountability for employees assigned to specific jobs or workstations.
Complete end-of-shift responsibilities, including reviewing paperwork, auditing timesheets, and communicating important information to the next shift.
Immediately report accidents, injuries, incidents, safety concerns, and policy violations to management.
Provide management with feedback regarding employee performance, attendance, productivity, and work quality.
Support continuous improvement, quality control, and workplace safety initiatives.
Assist with resolving production, quality, staffing, and workflow issues as needed.
Lead by example and maintain a professional, productive, and team-oriented work environment.