Manufacturing Team Lead

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. in Dickinson, North Dakota, is looking for a Manufacturing Team Lead to drive performance and quality on the production floor. You will lead a team of 5-10 employees, ensuring daily operations align with company goals while enforcing safety and accountability.

As a proactive leader, you will coach team members, coordinate workflows, and support hiring and training. A strong problem-solving background and technical expertise are essential for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Proactive leader thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technical foundation through hands-on experience or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team ensuring smooth operations.
• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks based on skill and demand.
• Coach team members for compliance, traceability, and quality excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you\'ll drive performance, quality, and teamwork on the production floor. As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you\'ll lead and motivate a team of 5-10 employees, ensuring smooth daily operations while championing safety, accountability, and precision. You\'ll set the tone each shift by aligning your team to company goals, enforcing industry standards, and embedding the 7 Quality Management Principles into everything you do. From coordinating workflow and assigning tasks based on skill and demand to coaching team members in real time, you\'ll play a critical role in delivering consistent results while maintaining compliance, traceability, and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 5-10 employees on the production floor, ensuring smooth daily operations while championing safety, accountability, and precision.
• Set the tone each shift by aligning the team to company goals, enforcing industry standards, and embedding the 7 Quality Management Principles into operations.
• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks based on skill and demand.
• Coach team members in real time to deliver consistent results while maintaining compliance, traceability, and quality excellence.
• Support hiring and training and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail‑driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and develops people and processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid technical foundation through hands-on experience, industry certifications, or production expertise.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, utilize specialized tools, and uphold strict QMS standards.