Team Lead

ITW; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Troy, Alabama seeks a proactive Manufacturing Team Leader to guide a production team in safety, 5S, quality, and productivity initiatives while performing direct labor duties as needed.

You will lead by example, maintain key production metrics, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to ensure uninterrupted operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs continuously.
• Willing to be the point of contact for the assigned area or shift.
• Proven track record of building positive relationships among production personnel.
• Excellent attendance.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Customer focus and goal orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach manufacturing team to manage production processes.
• Operate assigned equipment including material handling.
• Support and lead safety and quality initiatives.
• Maintain production measurements (e.g., PPH, Mix Yield %).
• Ensure kanban compliance by team members.
• Apply 5S philosophy and complete housekeeping per shift.
• Respond to equipment and maintenance issues.
• Help minimize downtime by troubleshooting and repairs.
• Enforce safety and PPE requirements.
• Communicate issues or concerns to Supervisor/PC beyond responsibilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

5S knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for leading and coaching manufacturing team to manage production processes. Team Leader must lead by example in the area of safety, 5S compliance, quality, and productivity initiatives while also fulfilling the assigned duties of a direct labor associate.

Core Responsibilities:

• Operates assigned equipment which may include material handling
• Must support and lead safety and quality initiatives
• Must maintain production measurements (i.e., PPH, Mix Yield %)
• Ensure kanban compliance by their team members
• Must understand and apply the 5S philosophy and ensure all housekeeping assignments are completed per shift
• React to equipment and maintenance issues
• Help to minimize any downtime by assisting in troubleshooting and repairs
• Safety and PPE enforcement
• Determining best use of labor during periods of downtime
• Open communication with their Supervisor/PC to communicate any issues or concerns beyond their responsibilities

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. continuously.
• Must be willing to be the point of contact for your assigned area or shift
• Must have successful and demonstrated track record of building positive relationships with and between production personnel
• Excellent attendance
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be a team player who possess an excellent attitude
• Must be customer focused and goal oriented

Compensation Information:

Compensation for this position is market-competitive.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.