Sort Team Lead

Toledo-Tool-&-Die-Compan; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay of $19.00/hour

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

401k plan

Full benefits

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Sort Team Lead in Maumee, Ohio to oversee daily sort operations, ensure accurate inspection, sorting, and sampling of parts, and lead the team with task assignment, training, and performance monitoring.

You will be the primary link between the sort team and supervision, uphold quality standards, maintain documentation, and enforce safety policies while driving continuous improvement and efficient production.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Sort Operator or similar role.
• Experience leading a small team and coordinating daily tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a Sort Operator, including inspecting, sorting, and reworking parts as needed.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the sort team to meet production and quality goals.
• Assign work tasks, monitor progress, and adjust as needed to maintain efficiency.
• Train and mentor new and existing sort operators on inspection techniques, quality standards, and proper use of tools.
• Ensure inspection records, reports, and documentation are accurate and completed on time.
• Act as the primary contact for supervisors and quality/production teams regarding sort activities and results.
• Identify recurring issues, communicate trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support and enforce company safety policies, ensuring team members work in a safe and organized environment.
• Provide feedback to team members and assist with performance improvement when necessary.
• Maintain proper use and care of inspection tools, equipment, and workstations.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

Quality control

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Problem solving

Job description

Description

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Sort Team Lead to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Maumee, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our 1st shift team! Hours for this position are typically:

• Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

*Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekends & some holidays) *

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Starting pay of $19.00/hour
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Full benefits

Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sort Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily sort operations, ensuring accurate inspection, sorting, and sampling of manufactured parts and materials. In addition to performing hands‑on inspection work, this role provides leadership to the sort team by assigning tasks, training team members, monitoring performance, and serving as the primary point of contact between the team and supervision. The Sort Team Lead ensures quality standards are consistently met, documentation is maintained, and safe work practices are followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all duties of a Sort Operator, including inspecting, sorting, and reworking parts as needed.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the sort team to meet production and quality goals.
• Assign work tasks, monitor progress, and adjust as needed to maintain efficiency.
• Train and mentor new and existing sort operators on inspection techniques, quality standards, and proper use of tools.
• Ensure inspection records, reports, and documentation are accurate and completed on time.
• Act as the primary contact for supervisors and quality/production teams regarding sort activities and results.
• Identify recurring issues, communicate trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support and enforce company safety policies, ensuring team members work in a safe and organized environment.
• Provide feedback to team members and assist with performance improvement when necessary.
• Maintain proper use and care of inspection tools, equipment, and workstations.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Meets all requirements of a Sort Operator (attention to detail, measurement skills, ability to follow instructions).
• Previous experience in inspection, quality control, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide others.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple assignments.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and accountability for results.