Team Lead - 1st Shift

EPITEC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Team Lead to oversee daily production operations onsite on the 1st shift (5:30 AM - 3:00 PM). The role offers $38.00–$40.00/hour and focuses on safety, quality, and delivery while guiding a high-performing team.

You will develop schedules, coach staff, enforce standards, and coordinate with management to meet customer commitments. Overtime may be required to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.
• Experience with performance management and accountability.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees on a daily basis.
• Promote a culture focused on Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• Collaborate with management to establish and execute production schedules.
• Ensure production targets and customer delivery requirements are achieved.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to team members.
• Monitor performance and hold employees accountable to established expectations.
• Address workplace issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate staffing needs, overtime assignments, and daily work priorities.
• Assist with equipment, maintenance, and operational planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Safety compliance

Overtime readiness

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00/hour

Schedule: 1st Shift | 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Dubuque, IA (Onsite) | 5 Days per Week

Position Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee daily production operations and support a high-performing manufacturing team. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring production goals and customer commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees on a daily basis
• Promote a culture focused on Safety, Quality, and Delivery
• Collaborate with management to establish and execute production schedules
• Ensure production targets and customer delivery requirements are achieved
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to team members
• Monitor performance and hold employees accountable to established expectations
• Address workplace issues and resolve conflicts effectively
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and regulations
• Coordinate staffing needs, overtime assignments, and daily work priorities
• Assist with equipment, maintenance, and operational planning

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work-related experience
• Prior leadership or team lead experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate, develop, and lead diverse teams
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience managing employee performance and accountability
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and workplace safety requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as production demands require

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
• Production planning and scheduling experience
• Employee training and development experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Additional Information

• Fully onsite position
• Overtime may be required based on production demands
• Metatarsal safety boots are required on the first day
• Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position

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