Manufacturing/Production Team Lead – Sewing & Sealing Operations

Ricochet Manufacturing Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Team Lead to oversee operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves directing the flow of production materials, managing a team of 4-15 staff, and ensuring that daily targets are met with efficiency and excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to teamwork, and a keen attention to detail. With competitive pay and a focus on employee growth and wellness, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about leading a team to success, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Retirement Plan with Matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a production environment is essential.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct flow of production materials and oversee staffing assignments.
• Ensure team awareness of daily targets and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Honesty and integrity

Collaborative team-player

Entrepreneurial self-starter

Customer-obsessed

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lead by example

Education

Previous experience as a team lead in a production/manufacturing environment

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Teams, Outlook

Job description

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan with Matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

• Direct flow of production materials through multiple sewing & sealing operations
• Responsible for production line staffing assignments for 4-15 people
  • Monitoring productivity v. measured timing for operations.
  • Assigning people to correct operations based on training.
  • Ensure the team is aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities.
  • Will be accountable to KPIs tied to labor expenses and other operating expenses
  • Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities. Prioritize and manage workload to ensure assignments address goals and objectives.
• Staff Supervision:
  • Approving time off requests and addressing violations of attendance policy via verbal and written communication with staff.
  • Addressing all employee issues/concerns
  • Responsible for assisting with the onboarding process of new hires, conducting reviews for associates, ensuring training of associates

Skills & Attributes:

• Alignment with company culture:
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Collaborative team-player
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter
  • Customer-obsessed
  • Attention to detail
• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work with people
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and communicate plan to staff to ensure accurate execution
• Requires 10 hours/day of standing and ability to lift/push/pull 25lbs

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a team lead in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel, Teams, Outlook

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Submit your pay requirements with application.
• Health & Wellness: We offer medical & dental and vision insurance and retirement benefits after 90 days of employment as well as paid vacation time and personal days for illness/personal emergencies.
• Growth and Development: We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.