Team Leader - 1st Shift

Delta Faucet • MI

88d

About The Position

The Production Team Leader plays a critical role in supporting daily operations and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement on the production floor. Acting as a working leader, this role is responsible for coordinating production activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and providing day-to-day guidance to team members. The Production Team Leader models Delta Faucet Company’s core values by setting expectations, communicating clearly, and maintaining a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics. This position requires a hands-on, people-focused leader who can drive performance while developing team capabilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalence
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Prior leadership or lead-person experience preferred
• Must demonstrate strong communication, organization, and accountability
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and production tracking systems
• Must be able to lift, bend and reach, including below waist level and above shoulder level
• Must be able to lift, push and pull weights of up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
• Must be able to work daily overtime and weekend support as dictated by production schedule

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and work ethic
• Communicate daily goals, changes, and expectations to team members
• Foster collaboration between shifts and departments
• Support conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment
• Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE usage
• Conduct daily safety checks and report or address hazards
• Participate in daily safety discussions and promote a proactive safety culture
• Ensure production cells meet daily throughput and quality targets
• Respond to and escalate production disruptions such as absenteeism, equipment issues, or material shortages
• Maintain readiness of workstations by coordinating tooling, materials, and resources
• Adjust labor assignments to optimize staffing levels
• Perform regular quality checks and address issues in real-time
• Follow escalation procedures, including the Quality Hold process, when needed
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring problems
• Lead by enforcing adherence to Standardized Work
• Encourage team member involvement in process improvement
• Support Kaizen events and problem-solving workshops
• Assist in identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements
• Train and cross-train new and existing employees
• Provide performance feedback and recommend corrective actions when needed
• Support team engagement and recognition efforts
• Lead or participate in pre-shift GEMBA walks and Tier 1 huddles
• Provide shift-level updates and contribute to Tier 2 discussions as required
• Track and communicate SQDC metrics and corrective actions
• Execute and sustain daily Leader Standard Work (LSW) tasks including visual checks, standard audits, and escalation protocols

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees