2nd Shift Team Leader - Plastics

Alliance Laundry Systems; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to support a dynamic production team. This role involves coaching and developing team members while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You'll play a key part in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. With a strong focus on leadership and communication, this position is ideal for someone passionate about empowering others and driving operational excellence. Join a stable and growing work environment that values integrity and teamwork, and enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses, paid vacation, and health plans.

Benefits

Retention Bonus

Paid vacation in the first year

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Plan

Annual wage increases

Medical Plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account

Dental and Vision Plans

Employee Referral Bonus

Safety Recognition Program

Recreational sport leagues

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in work or volunteer settings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members and communicate safety updates.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communication and update KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Here at Alliance Laundry Systems, we operate with the highest level of integrity. If you are a person with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, we have the right opportunity for you. We are a very stable and successful manufacturing operation. While fast paced, we provide clear rules and direction and surround you with a team that will help ensure your success. If this sounds interesting, we have a position for you!

Standard Work Hours:

• 2nd shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm
• 2nd shift premium of $3.25

Responsibilities

Purpose:

Reporting to the Production Group Leader (Supervisor), the Team Leader will support approximately 10 team members on a production work team. The Team Leader will utilize leader standard work to coach, develop, and build capabilities of team members.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assimilate and train new team members within their area/zone.
• Communicate safety news, quality findings, human resources updates, and line rate/goals to the team in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and obtain proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• Work with team members to generate and support ideas for Continuous Improvement, maintaining a mindset of ongoing improvement.
• Hold team members accountable for adherence to standardized work and safety guidelines.
• Escalate production issues or systemic problems to Group Leaders.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communication with other Team Leaders and Group Leaders.
• Update and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics for the area/zone.

Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed:

• Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Genuine people-centric mentality and a heart for servant leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• Standing for long periods, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending.
• Passing a pre-employment physical, including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Benefits as an Alliance Employee Include:

• Retention Bonus
• Stable and growing work environment
• Annual social events for employees and families
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid vacation in the first year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
• Safety Recognition Program
• Recreational sport leagues (golf, volleyball, softball, soccer, running groups, etc.)
• Medical Plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k Plan
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
• Company paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Annual wage increases

EEO Statement

Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.