1st Shift Materials - Line Lead

Inside the Role

Provide daily work direction to materials team members within the assigned area, ensuring alignment to departmental goals, safety standards, and production objectives. The Team Lead coordinates manpower, materials, and training to support efficient daily operations. This role reinforces standardized work, clear communication, and continuous improvement to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

• Starting pay of $26.45/hr. up to top pay of $37.33/hr.*
• Quarterly gain sharing bonus potential

* additional shift differential for off-shifts

401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance.

• Provide daily work direction and support to team members to meet departmental goals and objectives
• Communicate company goals, expectations, and updates clearly and positively
• Promote a safe work environment while safeguarding company equipment, tools, assets, and personnel
• Identify, escape, and support resolution of safety, quality, and performance issues
• Assist in the development and maintenance of documentation, forms, and standardized work
• Train team members on safety protocols, quality standards, and standardized work procedures; maintain accurate training logs
• Allocate manpower effectively based on operational needs and production priorities
• Utilize computer systems for data access, documentation, and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and program-related issues
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, attendance, housekeeping, and throughput
• Safely operate hand tools, small power tools, and material handling equipment (forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks)
• Support the supervisor with daily operations and additional assigned responsibilities

• Ability to provide direction while working effectively within a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a fast‑paced production environment
• Basic computer skills with ability to learn company systems (e.g., Navision)
• Ability to follow and reinforce standardized work and safety procedures
• Willingness to train, coach, and support team members
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. as required in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment safely
• Flexibility to work overtime and cross‑train as needed
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and strong attendance

• Previous experience in a manufacturing (automotive/trucking) environment
• Previous mechanical or materials handling experience preferred
• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively engage and support a team
• Experience with computers, Navision, and hand or air tool gauges preferred
• High School Diploma / GED required; additional education or training a plus

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Byesville, OH US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Onsite

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