Team Lead - 1st shift CP Fab or Machining area

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY•Winsted, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead provides tactical leadership to an assigned team fabricating or manufacturing products according to standard work and manufacturing processes, while upholding company values and safety standards. This role leads the first-shift team in the Circular Products (CP) Winsted Team, in either the fabrication or machining area. The Team Lead is responsible for team quality, order flow and material handling, team engagement and staffing, training and cross-training, and meeting production and quality requirements. The role plans daily work, monitors performance, gives feedback, leads Tier 1 meetings, addresses employee needs, communicates organizational priorities and policies, and completes administrative duties such as timecards and performance reviews. The Team Lead also champions safety by enforcing PPE and safety policies, training employees, maintaining a safe workplace, completing required safety training and improvement activities, and reporting and investigating incidents and near misses. The position is based in Winsted, Minnesota, and is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $29.76–$35.33 per hour. The role may also be eligible for Freight Train Profit Sharing, averaging an additional $3.50 per hour based on meeting goals.

Requirements

Experience either leading a manufacturing team or serving 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 all 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 in this area.
Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a leadership role.
Experience in metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Oversee team quality performance and the flow of orders, including material handling.
Support material handling directly for the team.
Promote team engagement and participate in selecting team members.
Train and cross-train the area according to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Act as the area trainer or identify and ensure satisfactory training for new hires.
Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports.
Ensure the group meets production and quality requirements.
Plan daily activities and address 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.
Act as the first point 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 and ensure team members wear proper 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 during Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings.
Report and investigate safety incidents and near misses, and provide updates during Tier 2 meetings.
Inform team members about safety updates, processes, procedures, and policy changes.
Onboard new hires to their roles and safety expectations, and continue role- and safety-related training with team members.
Complete all safety training, complete one CI Safety Card per month, and complete OSHA 10 Hour training.
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 and flexible spending accounts (HSA/FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses.
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Optional life, legal and ID protection, accident, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Freight Train Profit Sharing incentive plans for eligible roles; eligible employees may receive up to $1,000 per month when 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.