Team Leader - Manufacturing 2nd Shift

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Laundry Systems is hiring an on-site Team Leader for its manufacturing operation in Ripon, Wisconsin. The Team Leader supports and guides a group of 8–12 team members under the supervision of a Group Leader (Supervisor), helping develop team capabilities and maintain high work standards through effective leadership and continuous improvement. The posting lists multiple available shifts, including first, second, and third shifts, as well as weekend day and night shifts; the role title identifies the second shift. Overtime may be required as needed. The Team Leader trains new team members, leads daily pre-shift meetings, reinforces safety and quality expectations, tracks area performance, and supports production and continuous improvement. They communicate across shifts, escalate issues to the Group Leader, maintain standard work and production records, help resolve team conflicts, and use SAP in the manufacturing process. The position requires standing for long periods, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, and bending, and passing a pre-employment physical that includes a baseline test of lifting at least 50 pounds, as well as a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
Genuine people-centric mentality and a heart for servant leadership.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Proven leadership capabilities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing for long periods, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, and bending.
Pass a pre-employment physical, including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assimilate and train new team members in the assigned area and serve as the point of contact for new additions.
Lead daily pre-shift meetings covering safety, quality, HR, and production goals.
Ensure team members follow safety procedures and obtain appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.
Collaborate with team members to generate and support continuous improvement ideas.
Escalate production issues and systemic problems to the Group Leader.
Maintain communication across shifts with other Team Leads and Leaders.
Update and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other area or zone metrics.
Create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
Complete Hour by Hour Boards, 5S Audits, Dupont Stop Observations, and work stacks.
Navigate conflict and support resolution through coaching and assistance from Group and Area Leaders.
Use SAP to support the manufacturing process.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus
Paid vacation in the first year
Tuition reimbursement
Annual and quarterly perfect attendance awards
Safety recognition program
Medical plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
Dental and vision plans
401(k) plan
11 company-paid holidays
Company-paid life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage
Company-paid long-term disability (LTD)
Annual wage increases