Production Team Lead: Grow, Coach & Improve Safety

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Galena Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Production Team Lead to coordinate and guide hourly workers on the production floor. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, meeting production goals, and maintaining quality standards on a fast-paced line.

You will partner with the Production Supervisor, identify inefficiencies, and mentor team members while promoting a clean, organized work environment and strong shift communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and quality standards.
• Ability to motivate and communicate with frontline staff.
• Track record of improving productivity and reducing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Support and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and best practices; immediately address unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Lead by example to drive team productivity, morale, and accountability during the assigned shift or work area.
• Coordinate daily production activities based on shift plans and communicate goals to operators.
• Assist in monitoring production output, equipment performance, and process efficiency; elevate issues to the Production Supervisor as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to new or less experienced team members.
• Communicate shift updates and critical information during start-up meetings and shift handovers.
• Support quality assurance efforts by ensuring work instructions are followed and defects are minimized.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on equipment and assist in identifying maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by promoting 5S standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Track and document shift data, including downtime, scrap, and production counts, using provided systems or forms.
• Act as a point of contact for frontline questions, concerns, or coordination needs when the Supervisor is not immediately available.
• Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Awareness

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Production Team Lead to coordinate and guide hourly workers on the production floor. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, meeting production goals, and maintaining quality standards on a fast-paced line.

You will partner with the Production Supervisor, identify inefficiencies, and mentor team members while promoting a clean, organized work environment and strong shift communication.