Team Lead - 2nd shift Sauk Rapids

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Sauk Rapids, MN

22d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Team Lead for its Circular Products team in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The Team Lead provides tactical leadership to an assigned team fabricating and manufacturing products in accordance with standard work and manufacturing processes while upholding company values and safety standards. The role is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Compensation is $29.76–$35.33 per hour, with a second-shift differential of $1.50 per hour. The team may also be eligible for Freight Train Profit Sharing, averaging an additional $3.50 per hour based on meeting goals. The Team Lead is accountable for team quality, production, order flow, material handling, and engagement. The role includes planning daily work, coordinating team resources, training team members, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and addressing employee needs. The position also carries significant safety responsibilities, including enforcing safety requirements, onboarding and training employees, reporting incidents, and maintaining a safe workplace.

Requirements

Experience leading a manufacturing team or serving as an informal leader.
Ability to perform basic shop math.
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.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to wear and work in company-provided PPE and work in, on, or around equipment and machinery.
Ability to use ladders when work requires them.
Ability, if applicable, to maneuver large, cumbersome equipment using an overhead crane and/or forklift.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee team quality performance and the flow of orders, including material handling.
Promote team engagement and participate in selecting team members.
Train and cross-train the area in accordance with work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Support material handling for the team.
Act as the area trainer or identify and ensure satisfactory training for new hires.
Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports.
Meet production and quality requirements for the group.
Plan daily activities and resource vacancies on the team.
Monitor team performance, provide verbal feedback, and escalate matters to the Supervisor for written performance documentation.
Promote a positive and inclusive team environment.
Serve as the first line of escalation for employee needs.
Communicate organizational priorities and policies and clarify policies as needed.
Complete timecards, write performance reviews, and provide input on team compensation.
Complete maintenance or facilities requests when needed.
Champion safety on and off the production floor; wear and ensure team members wear appropriate PPE.
Follow and enforce safety policies and train new hires on emergency preparedness.
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 during Tier 2 meetings.
Inform team members of safety updates, procedures, and policy changes.
Onboard new hires on role-specific responsibilities and safety expectations, and continue training team members.
Complete required safety training and OSHA 10 Hour.
Complete one CI Safety Card per month.
Monitor weekly completion of Safety Champion actions and provide updates during Tier 1 meetings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 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 identity protection, accident, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
Performance-based incentive pay, including eligible Freight Train Profit Sharing plans.
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.