Manufacturing Production Team Lead

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member ownership

Safety commitment

Career growth

Continuous learning

Collaborative culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations and seeking a Manufacturing Production Team Lead.

This newly created role will coordinate daily work, priorities, and problem-solving within an assigned focus factory to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production. You will guide and coach team members, reinforce standard work and safety practices, and collaborate with Planning and Supervisors to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably electrical fabrication.
• Experience with panel builds, wire harnesses, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with production schedules and priorities.
• Comfortable using ERP systems for labor and job tracking.
• Prior lead/mentor experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own daily workflow for assigned focus factory or value stream.
• Coordinate job priorities based on the production schedule.
• Ensure work orders are started, progressed, and completed as planned.
• Serve as the communication link between Planning, Supervisors, and the team.
• Communicate daily priorities, changes, and constraints to operators.
• Surface material, documentation, or capacity issues immediately.
• Ensure team follows standard work, drawings, and build instructions.
• Catch and address quality issues at point of build.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members.
• Reinforce attendance, safety, and work expectations.
• Reinforce safe work practices, PPE compliance, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Read drawings & BOMs

ERP systems for labor tracking

Lead/Mentor experience

Electrical fabrication manufacturing

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Take Ownership of Your Career and Shape Your Future!

Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles. We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!

The Role – Manufacturing Production Team Lead

Due to continued business growth and investment in our manufacturing operations, we are expanding our team and adding a Manufacturing Production Team Lead position. This is a newly created opportunity that offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with an employee-owned company. The Manufacturing Team Lead will coordinate daily work, priorities, and problem-solving within an assigned Focus Factory to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production while supporting flow, quality, and team accountability in a high-mix electrical fabrication environment.

What You'll Do

• Own daily workflow for assigned focus factory or value stream.
• Coordinate job priorities based on the production schedule.
• Ensure work orders are started, progressed, and completed as planned.
• Serve as the communication link between Planning, Supervisors, and the team.
• Communicate daily priorities, changes, and constraints to operators.
• Surface material, documentation, or capacity issues immediately.
• Ensure team follows standard work, drawings, and build instructions.
• Catch and address quality issues at point of build.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members.
• Reinforce attendance, safety, and work expectations.
• Reinforce safe work practices, PPE compliance, and standard operating procedures.

What You Bring (Required Experience)

• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably electrical fabrication.
• Experience with panel builds, wire harnesses, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• The ability to read drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with production schedules and priorities.
• Comfortable using ERP systems for labor and job tracking.
• Prior lead/mentor experience is strongly preferred.

What We Offer – Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?

• Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future
• Commitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family
• Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement
• Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years

We are an equal opportunity employer.