3rd Shift Line Lead - Production & Process Improvement

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Line Lead to oversee multiple production cells of assemblers, machine operators, and fabricators. You will guide teams, coordinate workflow, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience, 1+ year leadership, forklift certification, and strong communication. You will work with quality, warehouse, and other teams to optimize processes and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 1+ year of leadership or Line Lead experience preferred.
• Must understand and follow forklift safety procedures and be able to obtain forklift certification through a company-provided test.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of all machines and tools on the assigned line, with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to lead others in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to learn and use internal software systems.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple cells of assemblers, machine operators, or fabricators.
• Lead and motivate production crews over multiple lines to work in a unified manner.
• Lead and/or participate in production floor and quality meetings.
• Recommend and implement improvements to engagement, production processes, equipment performance, product quality and overall efficiency.
• Route goods to proper areas within the plant and stage materials at machines for operators.
• Verify pallet/crate/box tags are correctly labeled and identified.
• Assist with production while maintaining working knowledge of all equipment within the assigned area.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and team engagement, and support continuous improvement across all areas.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to coordinate production workflow.
• Collaborate with quality, warehouse, and other teams as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Line Lead experience

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Software literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Dee Zee, Inc in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Line Lead to oversee multiple production cells of assemblers, machine operators, and fabricators. You will guide teams, coordinate workflow, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

The role requires 2+ years of manufacturing experience, 1+ year leadership, forklift certification, and strong communication. You will work with quality, warehouse, and other teams to optimize processes and equipment performance.