Welding Team Lead in Baraga, Michigan at Massie Mfg., Inc.

The Welding Team Lead has a critical role overseeing production operations in assigned areas, leading a team of welding personnel, ensuring efficient, safe, high-quality production, and manufacturing processes. This position plays a key role in achieving company goals for productivity, quality, and employee engagement in the manufacturing environment while promoting customer satisfaction through all stages of the process.

What We Offer:
• $24 - $34 per hour based on skills and experience.
• Weekly paycheck.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (vacation and holidays).
• Company-provided apparel; safety footwear and safety glasses reimbursement.
• Skill development and safety training.
• Full-time position: Monday-Thursday 6am – 3:30pm, Friday 6am – 10am

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as Supervisor responsible to train, mentor, and motivate team members to maintain a productive and positive work environment.
• Train and coach team members on operational and task-specific processes, safety protocols, and proper equipment use; assist with individual skill development.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations; conduct regular checks to maintain a safe workplace and report potential hazards to management.
• Investigate and report all incidents, accidents, safety and personnel-related issues.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, address performance issues, help diffuse conflicts, and foster teamwork.
• Oversee and perform daily production activities, assign individual tasks to team members, and ensure schedules are met to support operational goals and customer expectations.
• Serve as a primary communication channel for the flow of information from weekly production meetings, daily morning meeting and provide feedback on risks and opportunities from the production staff.
• Ensure the assigned production areas are clean, organized, and staged with the correct parts, supplies, equipment, and information to complete tasks on time and in order of priority.
• Streamline operations and improve efficiency by using data to reduce downtime, scrap, and waste.
• Monitor initial and in-process quality, enforce standards, maintain records, and implement corrective actions to minimize defects and meet all customer requirements.
• Assist with technical aspects of complex and critical projects.
• Verify that all parts meet quality standards, specifically when new team members are assigned or new products are manufactured for the first time.
• Perform root cause analysis with assistance from the Quality Manager when problems arise.
• Address and resolve minor operational, process, and equipment related issues.
• Coordinate and / or conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment and escalate needed repairs to management for urgent diagnosis and resolution.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS & SUCCESS FACTORS:
Ability to:
• Constructively and respectfully direct a team toward desired goals with a successful outcome for employees, customers, and the company.
• Ensure a consistent and efficient flow of quality production materials.
• Set priority and incremental deadlines for task completion.
• Effectively communicate expectations and provide clear instructions.
• Contribute to reduced operational costs and increased efficiency.
• Ensure production output consistently meets customer specifications.
• Embrace and encourage company values and a customer-first culture.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing or production role, minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory/team lead role preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in area of primary responsibility, willing to step-in and perform needed functions when required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing blueprints and instructions.
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach, and who wants to solve customer’s problems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attitude, Hands on, Organized, Dedicated, Dependable.
• Effective time management with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, general office software (MS Excel and Word).

EOE, including disability/vets