Team Leader - Manufacturing 1st Shift

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader is an integral part of the production team, supporting and guiding a group of 8–12 team members under the supervision of a Group Leader (Supervisor). The role focuses on developing team capabilities and maintaining high work standards through effective leadership and continuous improvement. This is an on-site position in Ripon, Wisconsin. The posting lists several shift schedules; the job title specifies 1st Shift. The 1st shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, with overtime as needed on Friday from 5:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Requirements

Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
Genuine people-centric mentality and a commitment to servant leadership.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Proven leadership capabilities.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for long periods, sit, use manual dexterity, stoop, and bend.
Pass a pre-employment physical, including a baseline test demonstrating the ability to lift 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 (PPE) for them when necessary.
Collaborate with team members to generate and support continuous-improvement ideas and apply a continuous-improvement mindset to work activities.
Escalate production issues and systemic problems to the Group Leader.
Maintain shift-to-shift communication 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 reach resolution through coaching and support 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 an option to purchase additional coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability (LTD).
Annual wage increases.