Manufacturing Team Lead: Quality & Safety Champion

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. in Dickinson, North Dakota, is looking for a Manufacturing Team Lead to drive performance and quality on the production floor. You will lead a team of 5-10 employees, ensuring daily operations align with company goals while enforcing safety and accountability.

As a proactive leader, you will coach team members, coordinate workflows, and support hiring and training. A strong problem-solving background and technical expertise are essential for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Proactive leader thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technical foundation through hands-on experience or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team ensuring smooth operations.
• Coordinate workflow and assign tasks based on skill and demand.
• Coach team members for compliance, traceability, and quality excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive performance, quality, and teamwork on the production floor. As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you'll lead and motivate a team of 5–10 employees, ensuring smooth daily operations while championing safety, accountability, and precision. You'll set the tone each shift by aligning your team to company goals, enforcing industry standards, and embedding the 7 Quality Management Principles into everything you do. From coordinating workflow and assigning tasks based on skill and demand to coaching team members in real time, you'll play a critical role in delivering consistent results while maintaining compliance, traceability, and quality excellence.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in developing people and processes. You'll leverage strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to address challenges, support hiring and training, and drive continuous improvement. With a solid technical foundation-whether through hands-on experience, industry certifications, or production expertise-you'll confidently interpret work instructions, utilize specialized tools, and uphold strict QMS standards.

If you're ready to lead by example, foster collaboration, and make data‑driven decisions that enhance performance and efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Salary: $20.50 per hour

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