2nd Shift Production Team Lead - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Forte Opening Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions in Pennsylvania seeks a Team Lead to drive frontline performance and continuous improvement on the production floor. You will lead Tier 1 meetings, review metrics, and coordinate with operators to ensure training and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes lean practices, data integrity, and proactive coaching. You will develop training plans, conduct GEMBA walks, and foster a collaborative, safety‑focused workplace where efficiency and quality matter daily.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Shows high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Uses good judgment when handling tools and non-standard situations.
• Follows efficient use of work time.
• Demonstrates creativity in procedural improvements.
• Maintains punctuality as per Attendance Policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership at Tier 1 meetings with metric reviews and countermeasures.
• Maintain integrity of Tier 1 and 2 board data.
• Assign operators to daily tasks and ensure required training and certifications are met.
• Perform lean process audits to verify lean standard integrity.
• Conduct training, demonstrations and coaching on lean tools and methods.
• Support supervisors with developing team member training plans.
• GEMBA walks with operators to ensure production targets are met and teamwork.
• Communicate, coach and support operators to improve processes.
• Foster a positive work environment for employees.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Judgment

Time management

Creativity

Attendance

Job description

Forte Opening Solutions in Pennsylvania seeks a Team Lead to drive frontline performance and continuous improvement on the production floor. You will lead Tier 1 meetings, review metrics, and coordinate with operators to ensure training and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes lean practices, data integrity, and proactive coaching. You will develop training plans, conduct GEMBA walks, and foster a collaborative, safety‑focused workplace where efficiency and quality matter daily.