Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Team Lead

Location:

Sauk Rapids, MN

Salary Range: $30.00 – $35.00/hour (Non-Exempt)

Shift

Schedule:

Friday‑Sunday, 5AM‑5PM

Shift Differential:
Weekend shift – +$2.50/hour

• Quality performance on the team
• Flow of orders within team including Material Handling
• Engagement of the team
• Selection of the team members
• Train and cross‑train the area in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Supports material handling for team directly
• May either act as the trainer for the area of identifies and ensures training of new hires is conducted satisfactorily
• Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports
• Accountable for meeting production and quality requirements for the group
• Plans daily activities; resources vacancies on team
• Monitors the performance of team; provides feedback verbally and escalates for written performance documentation to Supervisor
• Promotes a positive team environment; drives inclusion
• Acts as the first line of escalation for employee needs
• Communicates organization priorities and policies; provides clarity of policies as necessary
• Completes timecards, writes performance reviews and provides input on compensation for team
• Completes maintenance or facilities requests when needed

• Be a safety champion on and off the production floor
• Wear and ensure all team members wear proper PPE while on the production floor
• Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Train new hires on emergency preparedness expectations
• Establish and sustain a safe and hazard free workplace through processes and procedures
• Participate in safety recognition at Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings
• Report and investigate safety incidents and near misses; provide incident and near‑miss updates during Tier 2 meetings
• Inform team members of safety updates, processes/procedures, and policy changes
• Onboard new hires specific to their role(s) and safety expectations; continue training with team members on their role(s) and safety expectations
• Complete all safety trainings
• Complete one (1) CI Safety Cards/month
• Complete OSHA 10 Hour
• Monitor completion of actions from the Safety Champion each week and provide updates during Tier 1 meetings

• Preferred candidates will have prior experience in leadership role
  • Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered
• Experience either leading a team in manufacturing or being an informal leader
• Preferred candidates will have experience in metal fabrication
• Ability to perform basic shop math functions
• Ability to solve practical problems, make decisions and direct action
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing paperwork and engineering documentation
• Ability to work well with all employees and earn mutual respect
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, meet deadlines, and easily adapt to change
• Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings, or demonstrated aptitude
• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English

This position requires the individual to wear and work in company‑provided personal protective equipment (PPE). This position requires that the individual can lift a minimum of 50lbs and, if applicable, can maneuver large, cumbersome equipment with the use of an overhead crane and/or forklift. Must be able to work in, on, or around equipment and machinery. The employee may need to perform work with the use of ladders.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met during a pre‑employment Physical Work Screening (PWS). A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company‑paid basic life, AD&DD, and short‑/long‑term disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & , accident & critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
• Incentive Pay – Performance‑based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
  • Certain…