Team Lead 1 - Indirect

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness center

Food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Team Lead 1 to oversee production staffing, training, and quality documentation on the shop floor. You will ensure PPE compliance, support changeovers, and collaborate with engineers and the quality team to maintain output and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a preference for 5+ years in Paint, Print, or Pack departments. On-site operations, with comprehensive benefits and a growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years in Paint/Print/Pack preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to workstations.
• Ensure personnel are trained to meet production demands.
• Maintain accurate cell paperwork (reject log, quality log, scrap tickets, stock tickets).
• Verify PPE compliance and provide PPE as needed.
• Ensure correct OMS for current production and changeovers.
• Identify and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Coordinate with Supervisor on team tasks and lead meetings.
• Support material and assembly teams during changeovers.
• Collaborate with engineers on improvements to output.
• Fill in for absent team members on the production line.
• Assist Quality with issues; maintain safety and 5S.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team player

Basic math skills

Computer proficiency

Able to learn quickly

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 clickHERE. 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.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground‑breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery‑powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean‑up, time‑saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade‑specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.