Internal Team Lead - Swing or Grave

These positions will be for Swing and Grave and are Range
3. This job posting will close 10/15//2026

US Synthetic company has an immediate need for a Team Lead located in Orem, UT. The Team Lead will provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to production or training cell operators, oversee and train all operators and step in to assist production when needed.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

• Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

• Respond to production interruptions dealing with quality, cost, safety, delivery and people
• Conduct shift start-up/end of shift meetings using production boards
• Update and manage production boards hourly/daily
• Facilitate and encourage team to submit and implement continuous improvement ideas per company standard
• Create and manage manpower plans, filling in where needed for absent crew members or per production demands
• Manage training folder: ensure training materials (i.e. Critical Knowledge, Job Breakdown Sheets) are up to date and train team members accordingly
• Ensure team members are following training materials through weekly audits
• Oversee all production on shift
• Coach and develop all team members and teach them Lean principles
• Key Performance Indicators and Lead Indicator Metrics
  • Assigned one or more KPI to manage and track
  • Responsible to ensure production teams reach the assigned KPI goals as a cell and a factory
  • Report out to Supervisor and rest of factory leadership to review status of assigned KPIs and develop strategies to reach goals
• Follow and update daily Standard Work
• Perform Safety, 5S and Quality audits weekly
• Participate in Tier meetings with supervisor daily; participate in KPI meetings
• Work extra hours and some Saturdays as needed
• Participate in PDCAs and Kaizens
• Manage internal inventory levels through Kanban
• Participate in and conduct monthly one-on-ones
• Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

• High school diploma/GED is required
• Must be an Advanced Team Member
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

• Stand for long periods of time up to 8 hours
• Lifting, kneeling, squatting and twisting
• Occasionally lift/ move up to 50 lbs.
• Use of Safety Equipment (Face shield, Steel-toed boots, Latex/nitrile gloves, Safety glasses, Hearing protection, Respirator)

• Computer skills (Power Point, Outlook, Word, Excel, Minitab or equivalent and Made2
  
  Manage)

• Kaizen experience
• Ability to maintain safe work environments
• Ability to lead people and obtain results through others
• Ability to conduct coaching and counseling sessions
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player
• Six Sigma
• Knowledge of the PDCA method
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing