Team Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and drive performance improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Lead daily safety activities, risk identification, and corrective actions.
• Ensure team members receive required safety training and follow safe work practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members to achieve strong performance and engagement.
• Conduct performance discussions, provide timely feedback, and recognize accomplishments.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, respect, and inclusion.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees and develop cross-functional capabilities within the team.
• Ensure products meet customer and quality requirements.
• Lead problem-solving using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
• Drive adherence to standardized work and continuous improvement to reduce defects and waste.
• Direct daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer commitments safely.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and labor resources to optimize productivity and meet capacity requirements.
• Monitor production performance and resolve issues affecting throughput or delivery.
• Use visual management and daily operating systems to improve performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve operational performance.
• Participate in and lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and enhance productivity.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other teams to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Support organizational initiatives and communicate business objectives to the production team.