Manufacturing Team Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

ABEC Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous 401K plan (40% match)

College tuition benefit program

Employee referral program

Job summary

ABEC Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader in the United States to guide shift activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time delivery of mechanical components.

You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate planning, and participate in cross-functional meetings to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to safety and quality standards, and active involvement in CI initiatives.

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&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.

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 of 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.

Skills

Team Leadership

Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ABEC Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader in the United States to guide shift activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time delivery of mechanical components.

You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate planning, and participate in cross-functional meetings to meet safety, quality, and production goals. The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to safety and quality standards, and active involvement in CI initiatives.