3rd Shift Team Lead

Ventek Solutions; Tullahoma (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Job summary

Ventek Solutions in Tennessee seeks a hands-on Production Team Lead to steer daily output across multiple lines, uphold Ventek standards, and mentor staff.

You will partner with quality, maintenance, logistics, and leadership to optimize flow, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and a clean, organized work environment. You’ll coach team members, enforce accountability, and support cross-department collaboration to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong communication and accountability for team performance.
• Ability to read and interpret production data and metrics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of production employees to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Coordinate with quality, maintenance, logistics, and leadership teams for smooth operations.
• Monitor processes, adjust as needed, and ensure Ventek standards are met.
• Complete reporting, documentation, and administrative tasks on time.
• Drive performance by setting expectations, tracking metrics, and pursuing CI.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; support setup of new jobs and changeovers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; enforce safety policies and 5S.
• Support plant leadership initiatives and fill operational gaps when needed.
• Hold team members accountable for attendance, quality, and performance.
• Cross-support other departments to maintain operational flow.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Data Interpretation

Production Calculations

Multi-tasking

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Attendance Accountability

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

This role is responsible for executing daily production while actively improving processes, leading people, and maintaining operational standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and direct a team of production employees across multiple manufacturing lines to meet daily output and quality targets
• Coordinate closely with quality, maintenance, logistics, and leadership teams to ensure smooth operations
• Monitor production processes, make incremental adjustments, and ensure product quality meets Ventek standards
• Complete required reporting, documentation, and administrative tasks accurately and on time
• Drive team performance by setting expectations, tracking metrics, and pushing continuous improvement
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; support setup of new jobs and changeovers
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; enforce safety policies and 5S standards
• Support plant leadership initiatives and step into operational gaps to keep production on track
• Hold team members accountable for attendance, quality, and performance expectations
• Cross-support other departments as needed to maintain operational flow

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior leadership experience managing a team or crew in a production environment
• Strong ability to lead by example and enforce accountability
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to perform basic production calculations and interpret data
• Capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Deliver consistent production results while improving efficiency and reducing waste
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance
• Identify gaps and lead improvement initiatives
• Maintain operational discipline across safety, quality, and delivery
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including FSA/HSA options)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Life, accident, and disability insurance options