Manufacturing Team Lead - 1st shift or 2nd shift

ABEC Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays

Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)

Company paid life insurance

Climate controlled facilities

Steel toe boot vouchers

College tuition benefit program

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader in Bethlehem, PA. The role involves managing a team, ensuring safety practices, and meeting production goals. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, minimum of 2 years direct leadership experience, and be proficient with hand tools. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and paid vacation. The company has a strong commitment to employee development and innovative products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years direct leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to interpret technical drawings and use shop floor data systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team by communicating company goals.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisor to establish work expectations.
• Participate in the assembly and fabrication of parts.

Skills

Direct leadership experience

Ability to read tape measure

Proficient with hand tools

Production planning

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic fabrication tools

Job description

ABEC Manufacturing Open Interview Day - Join Us!

Are you interested in kickstarting or advancing your career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry? Join us for ABEC's Recruitment Open Interview Day for manufacturing in Bethlehem, PA!

When:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Time:

10AM - 1PM

Where:

ABEC Facility, 3998 Schelden Circle, Bethlehem PA 18017

What to expect:

• Get an inside look at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility; (please wear steel-toed shoes if you have them)
• Learn more about ABEC’s innovative products
• Chat with current employees about opportunities

Who We Are:

ABEC has been a trusted partner in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for over 50 years, offering end-to-end solutions that reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and boost productivity. Our offerings include bioreactors, fermentation systems, filtration and chromatography systems, and more.

Register your interest by submitting an application today and a member of our team will reach out to you to confirm!

We look forward to meeting you and exploring career opportunities together!

Shifts available:

1st Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm M-F

OR 2nd Shift: 2:00pm – 10:30pm M-F (that includes 10% shift differential)

Benefits include:

• DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Company paid life insurance
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Climate controlled facilities
• Company provided uniform shirts and PPE
• Steel toe boot vouchers
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program
• Travel Premium and Per Diem Pay
• Discretionary Bonuses

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 domestically or internationally when required.

Requirements

• 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&ID’s, Electrical Schematics).
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./ 23 kilograms.
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s 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.