Assembly Team Lead — First-Shift, Growth Path

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

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.