Line Lead, 2nd Shift

Dee Zee, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Line Lead to supervise multiple production cells and ensure safe, efficient manufacturing of metal components.

You will oversee assemblers, operators and fabricators, coordinate workflows, and drive adherence to quality standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including leading meetings, coaching staff, and balancing productivity with safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 1+ year of leadership or Line Lead experience preferred.
• Must understand and follow forklift safety procedures and be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of all machines and tools on the assigned line, with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to lead others in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to learn and use internal software systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple cells of assemblers, machine operators, or fabricators and production activities.
• Lead and motivate production crews over multiple lines to work in a unified manner.
• Participate in production floor and quality meetings.
• Identify and implement improvements to engagement, processes, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.
• Route goods to proper areas within the plant and stage materials at machines for operators.
• Verify labels on pallets/crates/boxes are correct.
• Support production while maintaining knowledge of all equipment in the area.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and team engagement; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to coordinate production workflow.
• Collaborate with quality, warehouse, and other teams as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift safety

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Instructions follow

Team leadership

Software systems

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary:

The Line Lead is responsible for directly overseeing multiple cells of assemblers, machine operators, or fabricators and the activities of production.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise and uncontrolled temperatures.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure all company policies are followed, including but not limited to, safety and quality.
• Lead and motivate different production crews over multiple lines to work in a unified manner.
• Lead and/or participate in production floor and quality meetings.
• Recommend and implement ways to improve team engagement, production processes, equipment performance, product quality and overall efficiency.
• Route goods to proper areas within the plant and stage materials at machines for operators.
• Verify pallet/crate/box tags are correctly labeled and identified.
• Assist with production while maintaining working knowledge of all equipment within the assigned area.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and team engagement, and support continuous improvement across all areas.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to coordinate production workflow.

Collaborate with quality, warehouse, and other teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• 1+ year of leadership or Line Lead experience preferred.
• Must understand and follow forklift safety procedures and be able to obtain forklift certification through a company-provided test.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of all machines and tools on the assigned line, with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to lead others in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to learn and use internal software systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

HIgh School Diploma or GED preferred.