Team Lead - Weekday Night Shift

Protolabs • Plymouth, MN

6d • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for directly coordinating the daily shift activities of the assigned functional area, promoting a positive environment that fosters teamwork, open communication, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma and or equivalent work experience
• • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• • Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred
• • Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
• • Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas
• • High level of technical competence for the area
• • Able to use a computer and calculator
• • Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
• • Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• • Able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people
• • Must be punctual and have good attendance
• • Good written and oral communication skills
• • Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in machine trades preferred

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of Safety and accountability on the Team as well as individual work assignments
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
• Enforce safety procedures and guidelines, and housekeeping practices
• Organize, plan and prioritize daily workload and activities in the functional area
• Communicate with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas
• Communicate updates in daily, weekly and other meetings
• Establish production sequences and assignments to meet production goals
• Identify, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency
• Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-, or process- related topics
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Identify training needs, and conducts training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures
• Observe technical performance of the area staff and provides on the spot guidance
• Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals
• Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
• Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary
• In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees