Manufacturing Team Lead - Lean & Quality

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Group Lead to motivate, lead, and counsel a production team under the guidance of the Production Supervisor. The role involves prioritizing work, resolving employee concerns, and ensuring timely material availability and quality checks to meet schedules.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of manufacturing experience, plus lean awareness and a willingness to lead by example on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience performing all tasks within the department.
• Acceptable attendance record (≤4 points in past 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Motivate, assign work, and lead all team members in your department.
• Schedule work priorities and monitor workflow to meet the schedule.
• Address employee concerns and communicate with supervisor as needed.
• Perform product inspections and ensure quality before departure from the area.
• Maintain manufacturing paperwork and coordinate material availability.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Attendance management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Group Lead to motivate, lead, and counsel a production team under the guidance of the Production Supervisor. The role involves prioritizing work, resolving employee concerns, and ensuring timely material availability and quality checks to meet schedules.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of manufacturing experience, plus lean awareness and a willingness to lead by example on the shop floor.