Production Team Leader

UNAVAILABLE; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A production Team Leader in Manitowoc, WI, will support a team of about 5-10 members. This role involves coaching and improving the skill set of team members while ensuring adherence to safety and production protocols.

The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to team development. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Full-time position with focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members within their area/zone.
• Ensure team adheres to safety procedures.
• Communicate safety and quality findings in daily meetings.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Manufacturing Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Production Group Leader (Supervisor), the Team Leader will support approximately 5-10 team members on a production work team. The Team Leader will utilize standard work to coach, develop and build capabilities of team members.

Responsibilities

• Assimilate and train new team members within their area/zone.
• Communicate safety news, quality findings, human resources updates and line rate/goals to team in daily pre‑shift meeting.
• Ensure all team members are following safety procedures. Obtain proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for team members when necessary.
• Work with team members to generate and support ideas for Continuous Improvement. Keep a mindset of Continuous Improvement in everything you do.
• Hold team members accountable for adherence to standardized work and safety guidelines.
• Escalate any production issues/systemic problems to Group Leaders.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communications with other Team Leaders and Group Leaders.
• Update and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and other metrics for area/zone.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Must possess a genuine people‑centric mentality and a heart for servant leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

ID

2026-12272

Pos. Type

Full‑Time