Lead Trainee

Manitou Group; Yankton (SD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Quarterly bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Descrizione del lavoro

Manitou Group in Yankton, SD, seeks a Lead Trainee to support production leadership on 1st and 2nd shifts. The role involves training teammates, coordinating schedules, and driving safety, quality, and efficiency improvements. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will develop leadership skills in a hands-on environment.

The position emphasizes coaching, teamwork, and adherence to OSHA standards, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and weekly planning.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience as a high-performing operator.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.

Mansioni

• Assist in scheduling and training to improve safety and productivity.
• Lead trainee to support team leaders and supervisors.
• Teach manufacturing methods and ensure proper instructions.
• Maintain OSHA safety compliance and quality standards.
• Prepare weekly production schedules and coordinate with departments.

Conoscenze

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Production Team Lead Trainee would be responsible for administering technical training duties within the department. In the absence of the Production Team Leader, this position will assist in coordinating work schedules, employee training, ensuring safety compliance following programs and policies. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop leadership skills to help build a positive teamwork environment. This is a hands‑on position requiring training experience within each department.

This position will report to the Production Supervisor.

Lead Trainee – 1st Shift Assembly Champion Line (5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday)

Lead Trainee – 1st Shift Assembly AL Line (5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday)

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Lead Trainee – 2nd Shift Fabrication (3:15 p.m. – 1:45 a.m., Monday through Thursday) – 15% shift differential

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with team leader and production supervisor to make recommendations on how to improve operations to optimize production while positively contributing to safety, quality, cost, and lead time
• Teaches and trains employees. May assist in setting up stations and provide instructions in manufacturing methods/work processes.
• Motivate teammates to achieve maximum quality & productivity
• Assists in the collection, reporting and evaluation of quality and productivity date data.
• Assist ensuring that personnel have required parts, materials, instructions and required training to efficiently complete assigned work and meet production goals.
• Participates in the development, implementation and analysis of training plans with the assistance of Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Performs department operations and is knowledgeable on all department job functions.
• Supports and contributes to product, process and production improvements.
• Assists in the preparation of weekly schedule
• Able to interact positively as a team member with co-workers and supervision.
• Meets and maintains quality and performance standards.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Provide good leadership skills to help build a positive teamwork environment.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Work independently and with department team lead/supervisor’s to create and implement department processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong customer first attitude.
• Be a role model – must have and maintain good attendance.
• Acts as an answer point in the supervisor and team leader’s absence.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as a high-performing operator.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

EXPERTISE:

• Excellent communication skills – written, listening and verbal.
• Ability to work well with other areas to accomplish necessary goals within the company.
• Team building knowledge
• Able to use tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Handles change well, and are able to implement new processes/procedures to the next level.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understand and support company policies and procedures
• Highly organized, detail oriented with good problem solving skills.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to stand on concrete floor up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working in an office environment, will be seated in a posture position.
• Will utilize a computer terminal for periods of time, and phone use using a handset or headset.
• Required to visit other departments on a needed basis to resolve issues.
• Required to work flexible hours as required for production operations.

LOCALIZATION AND TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• This position is located in Yankton, SD.

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics.
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications and work location.
• This position is located in Yankton, South Dakota.
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status.”