First Shift Production Team Lead - Growth & Coaching

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site fitness center

Walking paths

Education assistance

Internal training programs

EV charging

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Team Leader to support daily production on the first shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm. This hands-on, hourly leadership role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coaching team members.

Starting pay ranges from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, with opportunities for development and advancement as part of a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and training of new team members using standardized TWI training methods
• Help establish and reinforce standard work, safety expectations, and quality checks
• Assist in building team capability through cross-training and development
• Support line setup, material flow, and workstation readiness
• Partner with supervisors to stabilize processes and identify early gaps
• Support daily production flow by removing obstacles and keeping the line moving
• Serve as a peer leader and communication bridge between team members and supervisors
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift and escalate issues quickly
• Reinforce standard work and ensure consistent execution
• Coordinate parts, materials, and workstation readiness to avoid downtime
• Provide hands-on support on the line, including covering positions as needed
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Identify problems and support continuous improvement
• Track progress against hourly and daily targets

Job description

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Team Leader to support daily production on the first shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm. This hands-on, hourly leadership role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coaching team members.

Starting pay ranges from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, with opportunities for development and advancement as part of a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and ownership.