Manufacturing Team Lead - Clean Room

Mott Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings program

Health benefits

PTO

Job summary

Mott Corporation is looking for a Team Leader responsible for coordinating daily operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role requires leadership, a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, and the ability to motivate and drive team performance. The compensation ranges from $48,000 to $72,000 based on experience, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment outside Mott or 3 years at Mott.
• Prior leadership or lead-level experience.
• Practical experience with continuous improvement tools.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and develop team capability.
• Analyze manufacturing data daily to identify issues.
• Collect operational data and recommend improvements.
• Monitor employee performance and address concerns.
• Model and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Manufacturing processes understanding

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Role Summary

The Team Leader is a hands-on frontline leader responsible for coordinating daily operations, developing team capability, and driving execution within a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment. This role serves as a role model and advocate for continuous improvement, safety, quality, and employee ownership. Team Leaders directly impact business performance by aligning people, priorities, and processes to meet production schedules while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and ownership consistent with Mott’s employee‑owned values.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing and sales order data daily to identify issues, establish priorities, and assign personnel across multiple manufacturing cells.
• Actively support production by producing and/or inspecting parts as needed to ensure schedule adherence and quality standards.
• Collect operational data, identify manufacturing pain points, and provide feedback to Quality and Engineering; recommend and implement improvements to cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement projects assigned by the Value Stream Manager to achieve targeted performance outcomes.
• Monitor employee performance; document and escalate performance or disciplinary concerns up to a memorandum for record, as appropriate.
• Partner with Quality to drive resolution of customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Model and reinforce a culture of safety, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Major Challenges

• Training and maintaining competency across multiple job functions to ensure operational flexibility.
• Identifying and resolving issues in manufacturing documentation in partnership with Engineering.
• Managing a dynamic, high-volume production environment with frequent changes in demand.
• Responding effectively to rapid demand fluctuations with limited forward visibility (typically 12–14 weeks).

Success Measures

• 100% completion of assigned safety actions and projects on time.
• ≥99% of work orders completed on schedule.
• 100% team competency aligned to current manufacturing standards.
• 50% reduction in manufacturing nonconformance over a three-year period.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and interdepartmental workflows.
• Structured problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing documentation.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of:
  • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment outside of Mott or
  • 3 years of manufacturing experience at Mott.
• Prior leadership or lead-level experience.
• Practical experience with continuous improvement tools and methods.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑directed, results‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• High energy, adaptable, and able to shift priorities without loss of focus.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and influence others.
• Competitive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 – $72,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include health benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Job Family

Operations

Business Unit

Mott