Team Lead 1 - Indirect

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness & fitness center

Coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Team Lead 1 to supervise the Paint, Print, and Pack team on the production line at our facility. You will assign duties, train staff, maintain logs and ensure SAFETY PPE compliance to support efficient changeovers and output.

The role requires leadership, hands-on problem solving, and adherence to OMS and 5S standards to sustain high quality. Strong teamwork and quick learning are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Paint, Print, Pack department preferred.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as OMS.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to workstations
• Ensure personnel are trained accordingly to meet production demands
• Ensure cell paperwork is being maintained and accurate (reject log, quality log, scrap tickets and stock tickets)
• Verify all team members meet safety PPE requirements (safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks)
• Provide PPE to team members as needed
• Verify correct OMS are in place for current production and prior to changeovers
• Identify and resolve conflict with team
• Work closely with Supervisor on team tasks
• Coordinate and lead team meetings
• Work with material and assembly teams to ensure smooth, trouble free changeovers
• Work with engineer and support on any suggestions, improvements or issues that will improve output
• Fill in for team members when they need to leave the production line
• Assist the quality department on any potential or current quality issues that arise
• Adhere to all safety requirements in the department
• Practice and maintain 5S

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Math skills

Computer skills

Equipment knowledge

Fast learner

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

The Team Lead 1 is responsible for following procedures for product quality audit, equipment operation and safety standards as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to workstations
• Ensure personnel are trained accordingly to meet production demands
• Ensure cell paperwork is being maintained and accurate (reject log, quality log, scrap tickets and stock tickets)
• Verify all team members meet safety PPE requirements (safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks)
• Provide PPE to team members as needed
• Verify correct OMS are in place for current production and prior to changeovers
• Identify and resolve conflict with team
• Work closely with Supervisor on team tasks
• Coordinate and lead team meetings
• Work with material and assembly teams to ensure smooth, trouble free changeovers
• Work with engineer and support on any suggestions, improvements or issues that will improve output
• Fill in for team members when they need to leave the production line
• Assist the quality department on any potential or current quality issues that arise
• Adhere to all safety requirements in the department
• Practice and maintain 5S

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions, as well as OMS
• Basic math skills
• Computer proficiency
• Working knowledge of all equipment
• Perform basis line set up
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and with a positive attitude
• Leadership skills
• Able to learn quickly

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Paint, Print, Pack department preferred

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.