Manufacturing Team Leader- 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Management
Operations Management
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Job SummaryThe Group LeaderI is a first‑line supervisory role responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day performance of a designated team. This position has formal responsibility for directing work, monitoring performance, enforcing safety and quality standards, and supporting operational objectives within an assigned area. Working under management direction, the Group LeaderI ensures work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with established standards while providing consistent leadership and accountability for assigned employees.
Job DescriptionRole Overview
The Group LeaderI functions as a front‑line supervisor, accountable for coordinating team activities, reinforcing performance expectations, and addressing routine employee and operational issues. The role emphasizes people leadership, operational oversight, and communication rather than hands‑on production work. Success is demonstrated through maintained productivity, safe operations, quality outcomes, and effective team management.
Key Responsibilities Supervisory & People Leadership- Provide direct supervision to assigned employees, including work assignment, guidance, and oversight
- Monitor employee productivity, attendance, and adherence to work standards
- Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance guidance
- Support onboarding, training, and skill development of team members
- Document and escalation performance, attendance, or conduct issues in accordance with policy
- Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work to meet production or service requirements
- Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and workload balance
- Identify operational issues, delays, or resource constraints and take corrective action
- Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to support continuity of operations
- Enforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and site procedures
- Promote and sustain a strong safety culture within the team
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and standard work
- Address safety or quality incidents promptly and ensure proper documentation
- Communicate priorities, expectations, and updates clearly to team members
- Act as the primary communication link between employees and management
- Track and report operational metrics, daily results, and issues
- Participate in shift meetings, production reviews, and coordination discussions
- Support continuous improvement, lean, or efficiency initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, safety, or team effectiveness
- Reinforce professional conduct, accountability, and performance expectations
- Demonstrate leadership presence through consistency, fairness, and follow‑through
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Typically requires 3–5 years of experience in a relevant operational, manufacturing, or service environment
- Prior experience providing work direction, training, or supervisory oversight preferred
- Working knowledge of operational processes in the assigned area
- Ability to supervise, evaluate, and direct employee performance
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Solid…
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