1st Shift Manufacturing Team Lead - Drive Production & Growth

DeKalb Health; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

JW Hicks, Inc. in Knox, Indiana, seeks a 1st Shift Team Lead for the Slidegate Plant. This full-time hourly role leads a manufacturing team, with overtime opportunities and growth potential within a growing refractory-producing environment.

Responsibilities include assigning work, training teammates, ensuring safety, tracking scrap, and maintaining traceability. Requires 2+ years supervising, 2+ years operating machinery, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' experience operating machinery and equipment.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and perform responsibilities.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Postive attitude and drive to improve capabilities and profitability.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Make work assignments for Refractory Finishers and Material Handlers.
• Train teammates to properly complete tasks.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met.
• Track and improve scrap rates and overall yield.
• Maintain raw material and product identification for traceability.
• Participate in discipline and review processes for team members.
• Assist team members to meet production demands.
• Perform other duties as requested by Supervisors.

Skills

Supervision

Machinery operation

Reading blueprints/drawings

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

JW Hicks, Inc. in Knox, Indiana, seeks a 1st Shift Team Lead for the Slidegate Plant. This full-time hourly role leads a manufacturing team, with overtime opportunities and growth potential within a growing refractory-producing environment.

Responsibilities include assigning work, training teammates, ensuring safety, tracking scrap, and maintaining traceability. Requires 2+ years supervising, 2+ years operating machinery, and a high school diploma.