Plant Team Lead — Lead, Train & Drive Quality

Toledo Steel Supply, Inc; Erie (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Toledo Steel Supply is seeking a Team Lead to supervise a manufacturing team, operate and set up department machines, and train new and current employees. The role requires reading customer specifications and ensuring tolerances are met, with a focus on safety and continuous communication to motivate the team.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, oversee shift operations, and collaborate with the Plant Supervisor on hiring and performance goals while maintaining product quality and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject-matter expert within the department.
• Fully capable of operating all machines within the department.
• 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 with the Plant Supervisor 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 and 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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Effective communication

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Tape measure usage

Micrometer usage

Caliper usage

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Machine tools familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Machine shop tools

Job description

Toledo Steel Supply is seeking a Team Lead to supervise a manufacturing team, operate and set up department machines, and train new and current employees. The role requires reading customer specifications and ensuring tolerances are met, with a focus on safety and continuous communication to motivate the team.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, oversee shift operations, and collaborate with the Plant Supervisor on hiring and performance goals while maintaining product quality and