Team Leader - Manufacturing 1st Shift

Alliance Laundry System•Ripon, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
Genuine people-centric mentality and 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.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must 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 their point of contact.
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.
Work with team members to generate and support continuous-improvement ideas and maintain a continuous-improvement mindset.
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 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 plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan
11 company-paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage
Company-paid long-term disability (LTD)
Annual wage increases