Team Lead

Surge Staffing•Toledo, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead for a full-time, second-shift opportunity in Toledo, Ohio. The Team Lead oversees daily manufacturing operations and coordinates employees and workstations, while supporting product inspection and containment activities. This hands-on role maintains safety and quality standards and ensures work is completed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable leading employees 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 clearly communicate work instructions and train employees.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee employees assigned to production, inspection, containment, and other manufacturing workstations.
Coordinate daily shift-start activities, including workstation setup, staffing, paperwork, tools, and materials.
Monitor employees to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures and customer requirements.
Oversee product inspection and containment activities to 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 to complete 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.
Report accidents, injuries, incidents, safety concerns, and policy violations to management immediately.
Provide feedback to management 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.