Manufacturing Team Lead - 1st & 2nd Shift Available

Abec,-Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

40% 401K match

Tuition benefit program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ABEC in Springfield, MO seeks a Manufacturing Team Leader to guide a team through daily production goals. You will motivate staff, manage performance, train new hires, and work hands-on with the assembly and fabrication of mechanical components to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of direct manufacturing leadership, strong reading of tape measures, and experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• 2+ years direct leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform simple math.
• Proficient with hand tools and fabrication tools.
• Production planning/scheduling capability and self-directed work style.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with shift supervisor to set clear expectations and reports status at shift end.
• Plans project activity for the shift and assigns tasks to team members.
• Participates in assembly and fabrication of mechanical parts with proper procedures and safety.
• Maintains attention to detail and accuracy in manufacturing processes.
• Interacts with project managers, engineers, designers, and other team leads for problem resolution.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Travel as required and assist with training and hiring activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Reading tape measures

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Description

ABEC - Join a company that is in a period of growth.

At ABEC, we0re seeking a Team Lead to champion continuous improvement and drive operational excellence. In this role, you will lead project planning and execution, provide guidance and support to Team Members, and actively participate in the assembly and fabrication of mechanical components to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

What You2ll Be Part Of:

• An innovative organization at the forefront of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• A company recognized for its industry expertise and leadership
• A culture committed to continuous growth, innovation, and operational excellence

What You2ll Do:

• Oversees Team Members during the shift to assure compliance with all safety policies, quality practices & productivity expectations applicable to the work being performed.
• Report project needs, material requirements, and any planning & scheduling issues that are affecting planned work activities.
• Participate in Team Leader and Shop Floor meetings, project planning sessions, design reviews, and other cross-functional meetings as needed.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a growing organization, including the opening of a new facility in Wilson, North Carolina
• Work in a clean, temperature-controlled shop environment
• Contribute to the production of equipment used in the manufacturing of life-enhancing medications

The Bottom Line:

If you have a strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety and quality, and excellent communication skills, ABEC is the right place for you.

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous 401K plan (40% match)
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Team Leader will manage and lead a team of employees by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to the team. They will motivate team members, assess performance and provide help to management, including hiring and training, and keeps management updated on team performance. In addition, the Team Leader will be working hands-on alongside the team to complete assigned daily production goals.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Shift Supervisor/ Manager at the start of each shift to establish clear expectations for work to be completed during the shift and reports out at the end of each shift to summarize status of work actually completed.
• Plans project activity for the shift and assigns team members appropriate tasks.
• Participates in the assembly and fabrication of mechanical parts, pieces, or products accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner, using a variety or tools and equipment according to required specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in customized manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices.
• Participates in Installations at customer sites.
• Oversees Team Members during the shift to assure compliance with all safety policies, quality practices & productivity expectations applicable to the work being performed.
• Provides real-time guidance to Team Members to address any issues affecting completion of planned work assignments (technical, procedural, material-related, etc.).
• Immediately addresses any employee behavioral issues that conflict with company policy or may be counter-productive to established goals for the shift.
• Reports project needs, material requirements, and any planning & scheduling issues that are affecting planned work activities to Supervisor/Manager to assure manpower resources can be utilized in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains and promotes communication with and among team members to ensure common understanding of purpose, methods and progress toward committed goals.
• Interacts as necessary with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Team Leads to obtain/provide information necessary to resolve problems and progress work.
• Participates in Team Leader/Shop Floor meetings, project meetings, design reviews, or other similar meetings as may be required to share important information.
• Provides performance review input and participates in interviewing new hire candidates.
• Supports employee training activities to help assure accurate understanding of technical requirements, as well as productivity expectations of the job.
• Reviews and approves team member paid time off request forms and forwards them to the Payroll Timekeeping Specialist.
• Implement Continuous and Lean Manufacturing improvement initiatives to enhance production quality and reduce costs.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years direct leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations.
• Proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Production Planning and scheduling capability/experience.
• Self-Directed Work Style and Results-oriented attitude.
• Self-Disciplined and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Sets clear expectations for performance and leads by example.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and able to direct team members in the use shop floor data system.
• Able to interpret technical drawings (Blueprints, P&ID1s, Electrical Schematics).
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./ 23 kilograms.
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer0s site.
• Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor.
• You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.