About the Role:

As a Team Lead in the manufacturing industry, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding a team of production employees to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing processes. Your primary objective will be to coordinate daily operations, optimize workflow, and maintain safety standards while meeting production targets. You will act as a liaison between management and frontline workers, facilitating clear communication and fostering a collaborative work environment. Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying areas for process improvement and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and product quality. Your leadership will directly impact the team's performance, operational excellence, and the overall success of the manufacturing facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to meet production and quality objectives.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a team of manufacturing employees to achieve daily production goals and maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects.
• Enforce safety protocols and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members to promote skill development and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management to identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Skills:

The required skills enable the Team Lead to effectively manage daily production activities by applying strong leadership and communication to coordinate team efforts and resolve issues promptly. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety standards ensures that operations run smoothly and comply with regulatory requirements. Organizational skills are essential for scheduling, resource allocation, and tracking progress against production goals. Preferred skills such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies are utilized to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and quality. Additionally, proficiency with manufacturing software systems supports data-driven decision-making and real-time monitoring of production metrics.