Team Lead 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for a 1st Shift Team Lead to join our team in Chehalis, WA
. The Team Lead is responsible for leading and facilitating the production process to produce quality screen products. This is accomplished by directing team leads and operators as well as working with other departments to meet the needs of our external customers. Job tasks include leading a department, coaching, and training the Production crew, enforcing company and department policies, and participating in continuous improvement activities and sustaining improvements.

The Team Lead must project a positive attitude, be open and willing to help others when needed and have excellent attendance.

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (56 hours), Holidays (9 Paid), & WA State Paid Leave
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

• Hours & Pay with Overtime Potential
• Fast Paced Environment
• The company LIVES its values
• Dynamic Culture and People

• Respond to changes in daily production work and staffing requirements
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Responsible for product quality
• Ensure and enforce everyone understands and follows all safety rules and procedures including wearing PPE as required.
• Do daily quality and standard work audits and ensure others are doing daily audits on the production lines
• Ensure production lines are adhering to the schedule
• Participate and lead in 5s and lean activities.
• Learn all positions to proficiency, filling in on Production Lines as needed
• Must lead by example helping to cultivate a productive culture within the facility demonstrating good attendance and a positive attitude while working with other plant leadership and directing your team to achieve company goals.

• At least 1 year of production, assembly or related work experience preferred
• Ability to follow both written and verbal directions.
• Background in 5s and lean manufacturing
• Ability to have prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting
• Ability to lift to 25lbs

Salary Range: $21.50 - $30.10 per hour