Manufacturing Team Lead

Role Summary

The Team Leader is a hands‑on frontline leader responsible for coordinating daily operations, developing team capability, and driving execution within a high‑mix, high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role serves as a role model and advocate for continuous improvement, safety, quality, and employee ownership. Team Leaders directly impact business performance by aligning people, priorities, and processes to meet production schedules while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and ownership consistent with Mott’s employee‑owned values.

• Analyze manufacturing and sales order data daily to identify issues, establish priorities, and assign personnel across multiple manufacturing cells.
• Actively support production by producing and/or inspecting parts as needed to ensure schedule adherence and quality standards.
• Collect operational data, identify manufacturing pain points, and provide feedback to Quality and Engineering; recommend and implement improvements to cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement projects assigned by the Value Stream Manager to achieve targeted performance outcomes.
• Monitor employee performance; document and elevate performance or disciplinary concerns as appropriate.
• Partner with Quality to drive resolution of customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Model and reinforce a culture of safety, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Training and maintaining competency across multiple job functions to ensure operational flexibility.
• Identifying and resolving issues in manufacturing documentation in partnership with Engineering.
• Managing a dynamic, high‑volume production environment with frequent changes in demand and responding effectively to rapid demand fluctuations with limited forward visibility (typically 12–14 weeks).

• 100% completion of assigned safety actions and projects on time.
• ≥99% of work orders completed on schedule.
• 100% team competency aligned to current manufacturing standards.
• 50% reduction in manufacturing nonconformance over a three‑year period.

• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and interdepartmental workflows.
• Structured problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment outside of Mott or 3 years of manufacturing experience at Mott.
• Prior leadership or lead‑level experience.
• Practical experience with continuous improvement tools and methods.

• Self‑directed, results‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• High energy, adaptable, and able to shift priorities without loss of focus.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and influence others.
• Competitive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Compensation range: $48,000.00 – $72,000.00, depending on experience. Eligible for performance‑based bonus plan.

Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page.

IEDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at