Production Floor Team Leader — Continuous Improvement

Torrey Holistics; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinabal seeks a Production Floor Team Leader — Continuous Improvement in Milford, CT to lead a high-performing manufacturing team focused on safety, quality, and on-time output. You will supervise daily production activities, balance staffing, coach employees, and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement while ensuring adherence to Lean, 5S, and preventive maintenance.

Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance, you will remove barriers, read drawings, and develop talent

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with supervisory or production leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and talent development capabilities.
• Knowledge of production equipment; press operations exposure preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with solid troubleshooting/problem-solving.
• Ability to read drawings/prints, job travelers, and work instructions.
• Background in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with manufacturing/production-tracking systems (ERP/MRP).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Balance staffing and workflow to meet customer requirements.
• Lead training, coaching, and employee development; promote cross-training.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality standards, and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve issues related to equipment, materials, tooling, and processes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other teams.
• Support preventive maintenance activities.
• Lead Lean manufacturing, 5S, and CI initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Complete performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Talent development

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S

CI

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS9100

ERP & MRP

Job description

Production Floor Team Leader — Continuous Improvement

Do you thrive on solving production puzzles? Can you rally a team, stabilize a process, and still find a better way tomorrow? Join Alinabal and lead a high-performing manufacturing team to consistently deliver safe, high-quality output on time.

Is this you?

• You keep people safe and processes compliant without compromise.
• You see the schedule, anticipate bottlenecks, and allocate people where they’ll have the most impact.
• You develop talent through coaching, training, and cross-training.
• You watch the numbers—throughput, downtime, efficiency—and act on what they’re telling you.
• You dig into equipment, material, tooling, and process issues until the root cause is fixed.
• You enjoy partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to remove barriers to flow.
• You believe Lean, 5S, and preventive maintenance are everyday habits, not occasional events.
• You hold a high bar for a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
• You give candid feedback and conduct fair performance reviews.

Core responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Balance staffing and workflow to meet customer requirements.
• Lead training, coaching, and employee development; promote cross-training.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality standards, and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve issues related to equipment, materials, tooling, and processes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other teams.
• Support preventive maintenance activities.
• Lead Lean manufacturing, 5S, and CI initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Complete performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Experience and skills

• 5+ years in manufacturing with supervisory or production leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and talent development capabilities.
• Knowledge of production equipment and processes; press operations exposure preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with solid troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings/prints, job travelers, and work instructions.
• Background in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with manufacturing/production-tracking systems (ERP/MRP).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bonus proficiencies

• Kaizen leadership
• Coaching and mentoring operators
• ERP & MRP proficiency
• Aerospace manufacturing background
• AS9100 experience

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, and bending on the manufacturing floor for extended durations.
• Occasional lifting/moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to plant conditions such as noise, heat/cold, dust, and moving machinery.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

*The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

*The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.