1st shift Team Leader - Assembly Cell

Sauder Family Companies•New Haven, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

If you're an experienced manufacturing team leader, check out this opportunity! This hands‑on leadership role puts you at the center of safety, quality, and day‑to‑day production success.

Requirements

3–5 years of related manufacturing experience; prior leadership experience preferred.
Willingness and desire to lead, train others, and serve as a positive role model for safety and teamwork.
Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with a focus on quality and organization.
Ability to learn and support multiple roles within a production cell or line.
High school diploma or GED; basic computer skills with a willingness to continue learning.

Nice To Haves

prior leadership experience

Responsibilities

Lead and support daily shop‑floor operations to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
Train, coach, and support team members on standard work, safety procedures, and production processes.
Execute daily production plans, including filling in for critical roles and resolving production or staffing issues.
Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement through audits, inspections, corrective actions, and process enhancements.
Communicate and coordinate with team members, leadership, and support functions; oversee operations in the Production Leader’s absence.

Benefits

medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA)
10 paid holidays per year
3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual
401(k) match and profit sharing plan
disability coverage
life insurance
pay for performance increases
tuition reimbursement
advancement opportunity
Sauder Village membership
employee referral bonus
sweet furniture discount