Team Lead - 12HR Nights

Nahan; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer-paid life insurance

Short / Long-term disability insurance

Voluntary benefits such as Accident &/

Critical Illness

401K with employer match

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Job summary

Nahan is seeking a Team Lead in the Operations department in Minnesota. The role supports the production supervisor, stepping in during absences, and ensuring the team meets targets. Night shifts are 7PM-7AM with a $2 shift differential and a base pay range of $23–$26 per hour.

The ideal candidate will have solid manufacturing knowledge, two years’ experience, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Base pay varies with skills and market factors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes/procedures.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the production floor for daily production.
• Order components and/or supplies to meet daily production requirements.
• Assist in maintaining schedule adherence and support growth initiatives.
• Follow supervisor’s guidance on break coverage.
• Operate low priority machine or support priority machines.
• Demonstrate leadership in working with troubleshooters and operators.
• Involved in job changeovers, setup reduction and TPM.
• Report issues/problems to supervisor/production manager.
• Fill in for supervisors in their absence as needed.
• Communicate with next shift about status of jobs and any special instructions.
• Monitor production consumables
• Conduct periodic audits of the processes
• Communicate and assist in other areas of production as directed
• Assist supervisor in updating visibility boards
• Perform TPM tasks to maintain equipment performance
• Follow all safety and quality standards
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and overtime
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read work orders

Computer skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Two years manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Posting

Brief Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENERGETIC, MOTIVATED, EAGER TO LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, WHILE DISPLAYING A TEAM AND GROWTHMIND SET TO JOIN OUR GROWING PRINTING BUSINESS!

Job Title: Team Lead Department: Operations

Reports To: Production Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Band: 5 Wage Range: $23 - $26

Shifts: 12-HR Nights 7PM-7AM Shift Differential Range: $2.00

• Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence consideration.

Job Summary

A Team Lead is responsible for assisting the production department supervisor in various technical and administrative tasks. Along with growth and exposure to supervisory responsibilities, team leaders often perform similar tasks as the employees they oversee. This includes performing tasks for employees who are on vacation or take time off and exemplifies the ability to step in at a moment's notice to cover an absent supervisor, making sure the rest of the team performs and hits their targets, all without authority.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares the production floor for daily production
• Order components and/or supplies in the quantities needed to meet the daily production requirements.
• Assist in maintaining schedule adherence and support growth initiatives.
• Follow supervisor’s guidance on break coverage.
• Operate low priority machine/support priority machines.
• Demonstrate leadership in working with troubleshooters and operators.
• Involved in job changeovers, setup reduction and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Report issues/problems to immediate supervisor/production manager.
• Fill in for supervisors in their absence as needed.
• Communicate with next shift about status of job(s) and any special instructions.
• Monitor production consumables
• Conduct periodic audits of the processes
• Communicate and assist in other areas of production as directed
• Assist supervisor in monitoring and updating visibility boards
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks to maintain optimal equipment performance
• Follow all Nahan safety and quality standards
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and overtime, as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills Abilities Required

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot advanced machine/equip. malfunctions.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and technical specifications.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team, showing leadership skills, coaching skills and trainer skills.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Excellent time management skills and organizational skills.
• Proficiency/fluent with English language, both written and verbal.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing setting as a team leader/machine operator preferred.
• Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes/procedures.
• On-the-job training provided.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Employee Benefits i.e. (Accident & Critical Illness)
• 401K with Employer Match
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick & Safe Time

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a Manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the manufacturing facility, the employee is frequently exposed to normal to moderate working conditions for a manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The role routinely uses printing equipment and machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will regularly lift 70lbs or more at a time. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. Employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

Occasionally while performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including paper dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The nose level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

About The Company

Nahan was founded 60 plus years ago by a local family in the heart of Minnesota. It is a deeply human company from how we work with each other, how we serve our clients, to how we reach customers. We provide full service direct marketing with award winning results. Innovation and insight inform everything we do. Our success is rooted in putting people first, doing the right thing for our clients and associates and delivering the highest levels of quality. In a world where personalization and customization are valued above all, we make messages feel personal while keeping the process simple. We’re here to listen to, create and deliver results to our clients. Our winning track record is based on proof, not promises. We consistently deliver big wins, better performance and continual growth for marketers. We’re Nahan-real people making real connections.

Disclaimer

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully complete and pass a background check, a physical test, as well as test for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the Company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Nahan reserves the right to revise the job description as a circumstance warrant. Nahan is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.

Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence consideration.

Nahan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic projected by law.