Team Lead

Manitou Bf; Madison, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness activities

Employee and family activities

Onsite in Madison SD

Job summary

MANITOU Group in Madison, South Dakota, is seeking a capable Manufacturing Lead to direct a line operation and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity. You will work with the Supervisor to develop staff, manage scheduling systems, and ensure on-time delivery of components to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills, with a requirement for a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a high-performing operator.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in running the developed scheduling systems for department operations.
• Develop staff and train requirements for the efficient operation of the department.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the department.
• Ensure delivery of components meeting customer needs in schedule, quantity, and quality.
• Troubleshoot with employees and escalate to Supervisor when needed.
• Train and mentor employees, motivate and coach.
• Oversee workload and organize department.
• Complete documentation within guidelines and timeframes.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Prioritize workload as new work arrives.
• Maintain OSHA safety compliance.
• Work with leadership to create/implement processes.
• Establish positive relationships with team leads.
• Maintain customer-first attitude and retain employees.
• Delegate projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Coaching

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

This position will lead the assigned line operation. Responsibility will include working with the Supervisor to direct the team to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, and Productivity as well as employee development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading operators with the above listed goals. This position will report to the department Supervisor.

Available Shifts: 1st Shift – Monday-Thursday 5a-3:30p

2nd Shift – Monday-Thursday 3:15p-1:45a

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the team in running the developed scheduling systems for department operations.
• Develop staff and train requirements for the efficient operation of the department.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the department.
• Responsible for the delivery of components meeting the customers needs in delivery schedule, quantity, and quality.
• Assist employees with trouble shooting etc.Additionally, elevate to Supervisor when further assistance is needed.
• Train and educate employees along with motivating and coaching.
• Oversee and organize the workload of the department.
• Complete all required documentation within established guidelines and appropriate timeframes.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Ability to prioritize workload as new work comes into the department.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Work with the leadership team to create/implement processes and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with team leads.
• Strong customer first attitude with the ability to retain employees.
• Delegate projects as needed
• Other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience has a high-performing operator.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

EXPERTISE:

• Excellent communication skills – written, listening and verbal.
• Ability to work well with other areas to accomplish necessary goals within the company.
• Team building knowledge
• Able to use tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Handles change well, and are able to implement new processes/procedures to the next level.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understand and support company policies and procedures
• Highly organized, detail oriented with good problem solving skills.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to stand on concrete floor up to 10 hours per day.
• Requires working in an office environment, will be seated in a posture position.
• Will utilize a computer terminal for periods of time, and phone use using a handset or headset.
• Required to visit other departments on a needed basis to resolve issues.
• Required to work flexible hours as required for production operations.

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base pay will start between $24-$26 per hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics
  • *Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.