Shop Floor Team Lead: Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Randstad USA; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Department Team Lead to direct daily shop floor activities, coach team members, and ensure safe, high-quality, efficient manufacturing operations. You will bridge site leadership and staff, drive coaching, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong communication, hands-on guidance, adherence to safety and ISO standards, and the ability to monitor production schedules and lead a positive work environment on first shift.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to coach shop floor staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules to meet deadlines as directed by Operational Leadership.
• Complete hourly sign-offs on Day-by-Hour boards with comments and document performance logs.
• Enforce safety and ISO quality standards; verify machine setups against process sheets and address issues.
• Proficiency with standard measurement devices (calipers, VMM, micrometers).
• Coordinate on-the-job training for team members and foster a positive work environment.
• Maintain 5S principles and basic equipment care.

Skills

Leading

Manufacturing

Production Control

Influencing

Team Building

Instructing

Education

High School

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a Department Team Lead to direct daily shop floor activities, coach team members, and ensure safe, high-quality, efficient manufacturing operations. You will bridge site leadership and staff, drive coaching, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong communication, hands-on guidance, adherence to safety and ISO standards, and the ability to monitor production schedules and lead a positive work environment on first shift.