Assembly Team Lead

Openwork; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-Hire opportunity

First shift

Job summary

Openwork in Denton, TX is seeking an Assembly Team Lead with hands-on manufacturing and forklift experience to guide daily reel assembly and production operations. You will lead, train, and support the team to meet schedules and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a proven safety focus. This Full-Time role offers temp-to-hire potential and a pathway to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing, assembly, or related production experience.
• 2+ years of strong team lead, leadership, or supervisory experience.
• Forklift operating experience required.
• Sit-down forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Woodworking, reel manufacturing, or plastics manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily reel assembly and manufacturing operations.
• Support the production of reels used for wire, cable, and fiber optics.
• Provide direction, guidance, and hands-on training to team members.
• Coordinate workflow with supervisors to keep production on schedule.
• Help ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Help identify and resolve day-to-day production issues.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production area.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Now Hiring: Assembly Team LeadTurn Your Manufacturing Experience Into LeadershipOpenwork is seeking an experienced Assembly Team Lead for a manufacturing facility in Denton, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a proven team leader with strong manufacturing, assembly, and forklift experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility and continue growing in a leadership role.The facility manufactures reels for wire, cable, and fiber optics, along with custom-molded plastic parts, providing a hands-on production environment with a variety of manufacturing processes.Position at a GlanceLocation: Denton, TXPay: $21.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience | Weekly PaySchedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PMEmployment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-HireGrowth Potential: Opportunity to earn up to $27.00 per hour upon permanent hireForklift Experience: RequiredYour Day-to-DayLead and support daily reel assembly and manufacturing operationsSupport the production of reels used for wire, cable, and fiber opticsProvide direction, guidance, and hands-on training to team membersCoordinate workflow with supervisors to keep production on scheduleHelp ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are metOperate a sit-down forklift to move materials and finished productsHelp identify and resolve day-to-day production issuesPromote teamwork, accountability, and a safe work environmentMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient production areaWhat You'll Need to Succeed2+ years of manufacturing, assembly, or related production experience required2+ years of strong team lead, leadership, or supervisory experience requiredForklift operating experience requiredSit-down forklift experience strongly preferredForklift certification is a plusWoodworking, reel manufacturing, or plastics manufacturing experience is a plusStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to lead, train, motivate, and provide direction to team membersStrong commitment to safety, quality, and productivityReliable and consistent attendanceMotivated to grow and take on additional leadership responsibilitiesWhy This Opportunity Stands Out$21.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experienceWeekly payConsistent Monday–Friday first-shift scheduleFull-time, temp-to-hire opportunityHands-on leadership experienceExposure to manufacturing reels for wire, cable, and fiber optics and custom-molded plastic partsLong-term career growthOpportunity to earn up to $27.00 per hour upon permanent hireBenefits Upon Permanent HireMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planPaid Time OffReady to Take the Next Step?If you have strong leadership experience, a manufacturing background, and forklift operating experience, we encourage you to apply for this Assembly Team Lead opportunity in Denton, TX.About OpenworkOpenwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)#OPWHOU