Team Lead - Weekend shift

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Winsted, MN

3d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead provides tactical leadership to an assigned team in the fabrication and manufacture of products according to standard work and manufacturing processes, while upholding company values and safety standards. This role leads the Weekend shift team within the Transportation & Infrastructure group and will be assigned to either Plant 2 Pre-Assembly or Plant 2 Finishing Paint Line. The position is based in Winsted, Minnesota, and is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is $29.76–$35.33 per hour, with a weekend shift differential of $2.50 per hour and an opportunity to earn Freight Train Profit Sharing incentives averaging an additional $3.50 per hour based on meeting goals. The Team Lead is accountable for team quality, production, order flow, team engagement, staffing, and training. The role includes leading Tier 1 meetings, monitoring team performance, providing feedback, supporting material handling, coordinating timecards and performance reviews, and escalating employee matters as needed. The Team Lead also promotes an inclusive and positive work environment and completes maintenance or facilities requests when necessary. The role has extensive safety responsibilities, including enforcing safety policies and PPE requirements, training and onboarding employees on role-specific safety expectations and emergency preparedness, maintaining a hazard-free workplace, completing required safety training and an OSHA 10-hour course, and reporting and investigating incidents and near misses. The Team Lead also participates in safety recognition and monitors follow-up actions from the Safety Champion.

Requirements

Experience leading a team in manufacturing or experience as an informal leader.
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 employees and earn mutual respect.
Ability to take initiative.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt to change.
Proficient knowledge of interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings, or demonstrated aptitude.
Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a leadership role; other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered.
Experience in metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Lead the assigned production team and uphold standard work, manufacturing processes, company values, and safety standards.
Maintain team quality performance and meet production and quality requirements.
Manage order flow within the team, including material handling.
Support team engagement and select team members.
Train and cross-train employees according to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Support material handling directly and either serve as the area trainer or ensure satisfactory training for new hires.
Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports.
Plan daily activities and resource vacancies on the team.
Monitor team performance, provide verbal feedback, and escalate matters for written performance documentation to the Supervisor.
Promote a positive and inclusive team environment and serve as the first line of escalation for employee needs.
Communicate organizational priorities and policies and clarify policies as needed.
Complete timecards and performance reviews and provide input on team compensation.
Submit maintenance or facilities requests when needed.
Champion safety, wear and enforce proper PPE, and follow and enforce safety policies.
Train new hires on emergency preparedness and role-specific safety expectations; continue safety training with team members.
Establish and sustain a safe, 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 and provide updates at Tier 2 meetings.
Communicate safety updates, procedures, and policy changes to team members.
Complete required safety training, one CI Safety Card per month, and OSHA 10 Hour.
Monitor weekly completion of Safety Champion actions and provide updates during Tier 1 meetings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with two medical plan options and company HSA contributions.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for medical and dependent care expenses.
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary benefits, including optional life, legal and ID protection, accident, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Performance-based Freight Train Profit Sharing incentive plans for eligible roles; the team plan has weekly goals and stretch goals, with monthly payouts of up to $1,000 per eligible employee if goals are achieved.
Accrued paid time off and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for job-related education.
Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support services.
Onsite training, including leadership, welding, and language courses.
Uniform subsidy for eligible roles.