Production Team Lead

Usg; Red Wing (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

USG is seeking a production team lead to oversee daily operations on the fixed second shift, including overnight and overtime coverage as needed. You will coach staff, monitor performance, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across the production line.

You will manage staffing, provide guidance, and collaborate to meet production goals while upholding policies and fostering a positive, high-performance work environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet all team lead qualification requirements as established by the Plant Operator Rate Program.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Strong business acumen with focus on people leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership potential with accountability, sound judgment, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line leadership and oversight of daily production operations.
• Champion safety and ensure safe work practices and conditions are maintained.
• Manage production staffing and schedules, including overtime assignments.
• Provide guidance, troubleshooting, and direction to employees on duties.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing use of equipment, materials, and labor.
• Lead training, development, and performance improvement of employees.
• Foster positive employee relations through effective communication and teamwork.
• Uphold company policies and standards in a fair and professional manner.
• Respond to changing business needs and varying shift assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Operations management

Scheduling

Coaching

Team building

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line leadership and oversight of daily production operations, including supervision, coaching, and performance management of employees assigned to the shift/crew.


• Champion a strong safety culture by integrating safety into all aspects of operations and ensuring safe work practices, behaviors, and conditions are consistently maintained.


• Manage production staffing and workforce schedules, including regular and overtime assignments, to ensure adequate coverage and efficient execution of production requirements.


• Utilize technical knowledge and operational expertise to provide guidance, troubleshooting support, and direction to employees in the performance of their duties.


• Drive operational excellence by maximizing the efficient use of equipment, machinery, raw materials, and labor resources to achieve production goals.


• Lead the training, development, and performance improvement of assigned employees to support skill growth, operational effectiveness, and achievement of key performance metrics.


• Foster positive employee relations through effective communication, engagement, and team-building initiatives that promote a collaborative work environment.


• Consistently uphold and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.


• Respond effectively to changing business and operational needs, including flexibility to support varying shift assignments and overtime requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must meet all team lead qualification requirements as established by the Plant Operator Rate Program.


• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity, whether in a full-time, acting, or relief role, is preferred but not required.


• Demonstrated business acumen with a strong focus on people leadership, operational results, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.


• Highly organized self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing demands, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Proven leadership potential demonstrated through accountability, sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, develop productive relationships, and effectively engage a diverse workforce.


• Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and employee development to drive individual and team success.


• Ability to lead with integrity, promote teamwork, and maintain a positive and respectful workplace culture.

Additional Information:

• Shift: Fixed Shift, Second Shift, including overnight, weekend, and overtime opportunities.


• Department: Production

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran