3rd Shift Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Improvement

JW Speaker; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short term & Long-term disability

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including Vacation, S—I

Generous Profit-Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships

Development and Growth opportunities

Casual work environment for all

State-of-the-Art, temperature‑controls

Job summary

JW Speaker is seeking a 3rd Shift Team Leader for our Assembly Zone to ensure smooth operations, safety, and quality while driving improvements. You will lead on-the-floor coaching, monitor zone performance, and foster accountability and continuous learning across shifts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or operations field.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing floor experience, with 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on leader with strong people management and coaching abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management preferred.
• Formal problem-solving training and ability to coach others in applying it.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and clean working environment by training and enforcing safety policies.
• Deliver to customer expectations by enforcing and calibrating the team on quality standards.
• Escalate barriers and problems of man, method, materials, and machine systemic issues.
• Prepare for next shift and report abnormalities to ensure a smooth hand-off.
• Observe team members and ensure accountability to standards through regular performance feedback.
• Recognize and celebrate behaviors and results that support our culture or brand.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Coaching

Communication

PDCA thinking

Leader Standard Work

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management

Tools

Leader Standard Work (LSW)

Job description

JW Speaker is seeking a 3rd Shift Team Leader for our Assembly Zone to ensure smooth operations, safety, and quality while driving improvements. You will lead on-the-floor coaching, monitor zone performance, and foster accountability and continuous learning across shifts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or operations field.