Manufacturing Team Lead: Safety, Quality & Productivity

ITW; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Troy, Alabama seeks a proactive Manufacturing Team Leader to guide a production team in safety, 5S, quality, and productivity initiatives while performing direct labor duties as needed.

You will lead by example, maintain key production metrics, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to ensure uninterrupted operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs continuously.
• Willing to be the point of contact for the assigned area or shift.
• Proven track record of building positive relationships among production personnel.
• Excellent attendance.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Customer focus and goal orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach manufacturing team to manage production processes.
• Operate assigned equipment including material handling.
• Support and lead safety and quality initiatives.
• Maintain production measurements (e.g., PPH, Mix Yield %).
• Ensure kanban compliance by team members.
• Apply 5S philosophy and complete housekeeping per shift.
• Respond to equipment and maintenance issues.
• Help minimize downtime by troubleshooting and repairs.
• Enforce safety and PPE requirements.
• Communicate issues or concerns to Supervisor/PC beyond responsibilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

5S knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

None

Job description

ITW in Troy, Alabama seeks a proactive Manufacturing Team Leader to guide a production team in safety, 5S, quality, and productivity initiatives while performing direct labor duties as needed.

You will lead by example, maintain key production metrics, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to ensure uninterrupted operations and safety compliance.