Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Masco Corporation•Lapeer, MI

18h•Onsite

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
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
Lift, push and pull weights of up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs.occasionally
Work daily overtime and weekend support as dictated by production schedule.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or lead-person experience preferred

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 protocol