Lean Manufacturing Team Lead – Safety & Performance

Gates Corporation; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, AL is seeking a Team Lead to drive production efficiency and safety. You will mentor shift teams, coach on lean processes, and partner with supervisors to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, regulatory awareness, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on quality and safety. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to coach and train team members to improve performance.
• Understanding of regulatory environments relevant to manufacturing.
• Proven change-management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and ERP systems (Oracle).
• Ensure operators follow safety, quality, and production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and training to area employees.
• Maintain a safety-focused culture and ensure SOP adherence.
• Coordinate with supervisors and managers for action on issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Report daily shift performance and metrics.
• Support cross-training across shifts and teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

3 years manufacturing experience

Strong communication

Coaching and training

Regulatory understanding

Change management

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (Oracle)

Safety SOP adherence

Team leadership

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, AL is seeking a Team Lead to drive production efficiency and safety. You will mentor shift teams, coach on lean processes, and partner with supervisors to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, regulatory awareness, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on quality and safety. Local candidates preferred.