Production Team Leader – First Shift, Coaching

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings and profit sharing

On-site fitness center and walkingPath

Education assistance and internal培训

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to support daily production, coach team members, and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

This first-shift position offers competitive pay of $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) savings with profit sharing, on-site fitness center and walking paths, education assistance and internal training programs, and electric vehicle charging.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Ability to balance hands‑on work with coordination responsibilities
• Preferred: Strong Communication and problem‑solving skills
• Preferred: Ability to lead or influence peers
• Preferred: Previous manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and training of new team members using standardized TWI training methods
• Help establish and reinforce standard work, safety expectations, and quality checks
• Assist in building team capability through cross-training and development
• Support line setup, material flow, and workstation readiness
• Partner with supervisors to stabilize processes and identify early gaps
• Support daily production flow by removing obstacles and keeping the line moving
• Serve as a peer leader and communication bridge between team members and supervisors
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift and elevate issues quickly
• Reinforce standard work and ensure consistent execution
• Coordinate parts, materials, and workstation readiness to avoid downtime
• Provide hands‑on support on the line, including covering positions as needed
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Identify problems and support continuous improvement
• Track progress against hourly and daily targets

Job description

Sub-Zero, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to support daily production, coach team members, and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

This first-shift position offers competitive pay of $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) savings with profit sharing, on-site fitness center and walking paths, education assistance and internal training programs, and electric vehicle charging.