Production Team Lead

ADP, Inc.; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation & PTO starting day one

Parental leave 4 weeks

401K with employer match

Short-Term Disability

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Quarterly company events

Employee safety committees

Job summary

TAPCO in Brown Deer, WI is seeking a Production Lead I to guide a work cell, ensure quality, and drive lean practices in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Production Lead II and focuses on standard work, problem solving, and daily 5S adherence.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years building assemblies, supervision experience, and a detail-oriented approach. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with comprehensive benefits provided by TAPCO.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years prior experience building basic mechanical and/or electrical assemblies or assembly preparation.
• Up to 1-year experience mentoring or supervising others.
• Detail-oriented and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Basic math skills - additions, subtraction, multiplication and division; inches to millimeters.

Responsibilities

• Daily team engagement through morning meetings and communication boards.
• Assign daily work to the work cell and give instructions to the team.
• Check and perform routine quality audits and first article inspection to approve new team members and production methods/processes.
• Monitor productivity, safety, quality, and delivery goals of the work cell.
• Coordinates activities to produce orders according to standardized work instructions.
• Maintains supplies, inventory, and documentation at stations.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Electrical Assembly

Team Leadership

Detail Oriented

Multitasking

Instruction Following

Mathematical Skills

Unit Conversion

MS Office

Self-motivated

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time TAPCO - Brown Deer, Brown Deer, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1557

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Annually

Ready to take the next step in your career?

At TAPCO, our Production Team Leads play a key role in guiding teams, improving processes, and building innovative traffic safety products that help keep our communities safe. If you're a motivated leader who enjoys problem solving, coaching, and making a direct impact every day, we'd love to have you on our team!

What TAPCO has to offer you

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Pet, Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

What you will accomplish as a Production Lead I at TAPCO

The Production Lead's responsibility is to ensure staff complete the products per standardized work instructions and with high quality. This position will monitor staff’s performance and address issues concerning the production and quality of a product. This is a working position in the work cell which operates within an environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles are practiced. This position reports to the Production Lead II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily team engagement through morning meetings and communication boards
• Assign daily work to the work cell and give instructions to the team
• Check and perform routine quality audits and first article inspection to approve new team members and production methods/processes/procedures
• Monitor productivity, safety, quality, and delivery goals of the work cell
• Handles minor team conflict and escalates when appropriate
• Refers to the engineer drawings to ensure the correct parts are pulled and used
• Coordinates activities to produce orders according to standardized work instructions
• Maintain supplies, inventory, and documentation at stations
• Follows all safety regulations and enforces safety policies
• Sets daily productivity goals and works with the team to achieve them
• Leads and participates in daily cell changeovers
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Solves routine problems by utilizing troubleshooting methods
• Insures that standardized work and Lean manufacturing practices are being followed
• Recommends and assists in improvement projects
• Performs other essential duties as assigned by management

Required Experience and Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability

• 2-3 years prior experience building basic mechanical and/or electrical assemblies or assembly preparation
• Up to 1-year experience mentoring or supervising others
• Detail-oriented and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to organize assemblies in an efficient manner
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Exhibit cooperation and teamwork skillsBasic math skills - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers & measurements
• Convert inches to millimeters
• Basic computer skills; ability to use Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and eager to take on responsibility
• Able to lift 40 lbs.

At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.