Fabrication Team Lead - Lean, Safety & CI

Rittal; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rittal is seeking a Team Leader for the Fabrication department to guide daily production activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive cost efficiency. You will champion the Rittal Production System (RPS), mentor team members, and lead continuous improvement efforts across shifts and teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include leading fabrication areas, promoting a safe workplace, and coordinating with staff and leadership to meet performance

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of lean and continuous improvement.
• Good communication and people management abilities.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes and equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned fabrication area(s) to support and execute the production schedule.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment with a focus on zero incidents.
• Meet or exceed departmental goals related to safety, quality, productivity, uptime, on-time delivery, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through RPS implementation and sustainment.
• Foster strong collaboration and communication across shifts, departments, and leadership teams.
• Lead and support team members in meeting daily production requirements and objectives.
• Facilitate regular RPS meetings and ensure action items are completed.
• Ensure work instructions are current, accessible, and followed by team members.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees to support performance and development.
• Attend and participate in production, staff, and project meetings as required.
• Support ongoing improvement efforts within the Fabrication department.
• Create and maintain a positive, respectful, and engaged team environment.
• Monitor employee performance and hold staff accountable to standards and goals.
• Assist in responding to production schedule inquiries and support planning.
• Continue developing leadership, technical, and operational knowledge.
• Lead and sustain 6S workplace organization and housekeeping initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Rittal is seeking a Team Leader for the Fabrication department to guide daily production activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive cost efficiency. You will champion the Rittal Production System (RPS), mentor team members, and lead continuous improvement efforts across shifts and teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include leading fabrication areas, promoting a safe workplace, and coordinating with staff and leadership to meet performance