Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Donaldson Company; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Monticello, IN is seeking a Team Lead to supervise the production department on the 2nd shift (1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.). This on-site role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and meeting schedule commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will guide team members through problem solving, coordinate scheduling, assist with machine setup and maintenance, and ensure adherence to DOT/HAZMAT policies. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade school/experience.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong communication with plant personnel.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Reliable attendance.
• Adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production department, assign work, manage performance, schedule and budget.
• Coach team members to solve problems and improve processes.
• Monitor production orders and schedules to meet delivery dates.
• Coordinate department schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure quality.
• Train team members on procedures, safety, and problem solving.
• Support safety improvements and conduct department inspections.

Skills

Team supervision

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Communication

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma + trade school or equivalent

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Team Lead role at our Monticello, IN location involves working collaboratively to assemble filtration products in an innovative, team-oriented environment. This is a 2nd shift on-site position, with hours from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise the production department which includes assigning work, encouraging team involvement, completing the performance management process for all team members, scheduling work, ensuring needed equipment is maintained and purchased, and developing and following departmental budget.
• Coach team members, through problem solving, to identify problem areas and solve them.
• Monitor production orders or schedules to ensure product is manufactured, and scheduled delivery dates are met in order to plan department operations.
• Coordinate department schedule and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product meets specifications.
• Train team members on procedures, methods, problem solving, prints, programming, quality requirements, and safety.
• Coach team members on safety improvements/surveys and department inspections, and follow-up on safety issues.
• Assist with machine set-up, preventative maintenance, and machine repair when necessary.
• Aid on-line at critical production points.
• Uniformly, consistently, and fairly administer applicable plant policies, practices, and procedures.
• Aid in job bid selection process.
• Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.
• Use all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent plus a minimum of two years of trade school or qualified work experience.
• Work effectively with limited supervision and maintain high quality work habits.
• Maintain good working and communication relationships with all plant personnel.
• Exhibit mechanical aptitude.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance.

Hourly Rate: $29.27

Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, and performance.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid paternal leave), tuition reimbursement and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Manufacturing, Team-oriented, Fast-paced, Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information subject to export control regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must meet comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.