Team Lead - Playcraft Systems

PlayCore Careers•Grants Pass, OR

81d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and managing resources efficiently. This role involves effective communication, training and development of team members, performance monitoring, problem-solving, adaptability to changing demands, team building, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Team Lead will act as a liaison between management and frontline employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

Strong leadership and organizational skills
Knowledge of safety and quality standards (e.g. ISO, OSHA)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software
Must adapt to general knowledge of company products and procedures
Must have general working knowledge of accounting methods and cost control procedures
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Must be able to write reports and business correspondence
Must be able to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization
Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Nice To Haves

Combination of education and work-related experience, a plus
3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferred
High school diploma or equivalent, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in production and operations management, preferred

Responsibilities

Enforce all workplace safety procedures and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and drills.
Lead by example to foster a culture of safety and accountability.
Monitor production activities to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Work closely with quality assurance teams to identify and correct defects.
Maintain accurate documentation of quality checks and improvement actions.
Schedule and allocate manpower, materials, and equipment efficiently.
Minimize downtime and material waste through proactive planning and coordination.
Adjust resource allocation as needed to meet changing demands.
Serve as a liaison between management and frontline employees.
Facilitate team meetings, shift handovers, and issue reporting.
Encourage open dialogue and resolve interpersonal or process-related conflicts.
Provide onboarding and ongoing training for team members.
Identify skill gaps and coordinate with HR or training departments for support.
Mentor employees for growth and succession planning.
Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular reviews.
Track production metrics and team KPis (Key Performance Indicators).
Provide constructive feedback and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
Identify root causes of production issues and implement effective solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects.
Adjust workflows in response to production schedule changes or urgent issues.
Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
Support the implementation of new systems, products, or procedures.
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and motivated team culture.
Recognize and celebrate team achievements.
Promote collaboration and mutual support among team members.
Encourage employee suggestions for operational improvements.
Implement lean manufacturing principles where applicable.
Stay current on industry trends and recommend best practices.