PLANT TEAM LEAD

Toledo Steel Supply, Inc.; Erie (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Toledo Steel Supply, Inc. seeks a Team Leader to supervise a manufacturing team and ensure the accurate setup and operation of machines to customer specifications.

You will read prints to verify dimensions and guide the team to achieve tight tolerances while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced shop. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, the ability to read blueprints, hands-on experience with shop floor equipment, and a track record of coaching staff to meet performance goals

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing or plant operations experience.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert within the department.
• Operate all department machines and fill in when needed.
• Assist with establishing and communicating team goals.
• Oversee assigned shift operation of the department.
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Identify training needs and provide coaching.
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve issues.
• Assist the Plant Supervisor with hiring and new hire training.
• Conduct team meetings to update employees and share performance goals.
• Ensure adherence to company regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide answers to employees’ questions and oversee work quality and compliance.
• Manage and organize workflow; manage schedules and time off requests.
• Approve employees’ timecards and ensure time punches are accurate.

Skills

Strong leadership

Safety management

Effective communication

Read blueprints

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Machine shop tools knowledge

Reading measurement tools

Familiarity with machine tools

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

Toledo Steel Supply is a competitive steel supplier with a fun, fast-paced, professional work environment. We seek people who value Service, Teamwork, going Above & Beyond, Respect for others, and Success. Working at TSS is both rewarding and challenging. We offer competitive wages, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan, paid vacation and sick time.

The Plant Team Lead participates in supervising a team in completion of work processes. The Team Lead will also have the skills and ability to operate the equipment in the department and train new and current employees. This position will be responsible for overseeing and assisting in the setup and operation of machines to the appropriate tolerances using various measuring tools and equipment. The ideal candidate must be able to identify and prepare materials per customer’s specification by reading prints to verify dimensions of metal parts in order to accomplish certain tolerances. Team leaders are to motivate and inspire their team by creating a positive working environment through empowerment and continuous communication.

Team Leader duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Serve as the subject-matter expert within the department
• Fully capable of operating all machines within the department and able to fill in whenever coverage is needed
• Assist with establishing and communicating team goals
• Oversee assigned shift operation of the department
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics
• Identify training needs and provide coaching
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve issues or conflicts
• Assist the Plant Supervisor with the hiring process and new hire training
• Conduct team meetings to update employees and share performance goals
• Ensure adherence to company regulations, policies and procedures
• Provide answers to employees’ questions, assist with employee issues, and oversee work quality & compliance with guidelines
• Manage and organize workflow; manage schedules and time off requests
• Approve employees’ timecards and ensure accuracy of time punches according to approved work schedule

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in manufacturing or plant operations
• 1-year previous experience in a leadership role

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong leadership skills
• Proven track record of safety management
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and understand blue prints
• Experience utilizing forklifts
• Able to read a tape measure, micrometer and caliper
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Utilize all company provided safety equipment at all times
• Familiarity with machine tools and equipment
• Proficient with common machine shop tools and equipment
• Strong attention to detail

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in a manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to noise, chemicals, and materials consistent with a manufacturing environment is constant. This is a physically demanding position; maintaining the physical strength to lift materials up to 50lbs. Able to endure prolonged standing, walking, stooping, and bending.

Toledo Steel Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.