Manufacturing Team Lead

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to oversee production activities in Lansing. The ideal candidate will coordinate tasks, lead a team, and ensure operational efficiency on a first-shift schedule. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably with a background in label production. Join a company committed to protecting the world's food supply, an essential mission that matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in manufacturing or machine operation.
• Familiarity with cGMP and ISO standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the execution of daily production tasks.
• Coordinate daily operations and production activities in assigned area.
• Monitor and report on production performance and team metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Manufacturing operations

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in label manufacturing

Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Job description

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Team Leader will be tasked with developing a timeline and assigning deliverables within a specific area to members of team, including themselves. The Team Lead will be tasked with reporting on team’s progress. Responsible for implementing and executing daily tasks within given department.

Team Leader – Manufacturing (First Shift: 4x10, Mon–Thurs, 6:00am–4:30pm)

The Team Leader will coordinate daily operations and production activities within their assigned area. This includes assigning deliverables, tracking progress, and contributing as a hands-on operator. The role will act as the key liaison between the Manufacturing Manager and machine operators, ensuring clear communication and seamless execution of production targets.

This position is based onsite and follows a first-shift schedule of 4 x 10-hour days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead and participate in the execution of daily production tasks
• Operate and support key manufacturing equipment, including web coding, lamination, sledding, and web converting machinery
• Serve as a hands-on operator while also supervising and coordinating team efforts
• Liaise between Manufacturing Manager and machine operators to ensure clear communication
• Schedule team activities in line with production planning requirements
• Supervise and support team members in day-to-day operations
• Step in for Supervisor or Manager during absences or off-hours
• Provide backup coverage for team members when required
• Assemble product components to meet quality and production targets
• Monitor and report on production performance and team metrics
• Identify training needs and provide coaching and upskilling opportunities
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements
  
  

Education and Experience required includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years of related work experience in manufacturing or machine operation
• Experience in label manufacturing is a strong advantage
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Familiarity with cGMP and ISO standards is desirable
  
  

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Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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