Team Lead (3rd Shift)

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Team Lead I who will prioritize people and processes to uphold our culture and lead the hand tool market. The role oversees safety, quality, productivity, and training for the assigned cost center, directing equipment operators and ensuring timely changeovers and resource planning.

The Team Lead I will communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, support lean initiatives, and drive ongoing performance improvements to meet corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Operations Field preferred.
• 1-2 yrs. of production experience.
• Ability to interpret work instruction and use KPI to enact change.
• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate priorities based on direction of supervision.
• Develop personnel on assigned equipment; lead training and remove development barriers.
• Ensure work instruction accuracy and Lean/6S progression on equipment.
• Strive for equipment performance metrics beyond baseline expectations.
• Coordinate with Department Lead and Plant Supervisor to fulfill Work Orders.
• Maintain communication with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Planning to use materials efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Training & development

Automation knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Title

Team Lead

Reports To

Shift Supervisor

Purpose Of The Position

A successful Team Lead I will demonstrate the ability to put people and process first at all times to ensure Milwaukee Tool’s unwavering devotion to a robust culture. This position is the standard bearer for who we are and the obsession we have with being the market leader in Hand Tools. A Team Lead I is charged with overseeing the safety, quality, productivity, and training linked to their assigned cost center. The ability to effectively communicate to the team is crucial to the continued success and development of the personnel and equipment managed. Through resourcing of materials, timely set‑ups, and directing of equipment operators, the Team Lead I position is tasked with the short‑and‑long‑term success of their assigned equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate priorities based on direction of supervision
• Is the primary developer of personnel on assigned equipment. Leads spot correction training, scheduled training, and identifies barriers to development of their team
• Facilitate work instruction accuracy
• Owner of the continued Lean/6S progression on their equipment
• Constantly works to ensure equipment is exceeding performance metrics
• Ensures timely job changeovers by utilizing team as effectively as possible
• Coordinates with the Department Lead and Plant Supervisor to fulfil Work Orders
• Maintains communication with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Planning Teams to ensure materials are accurately utilized in an efficient manner.

Skills & Qualifications

• Mathematical and analytical skills
• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail required
• Prior training and development experience
• Knowledge of automated systems or the willingness to learn

Education And/or Experience

• Associates Degree in Operations Field preferred
• 1-2 yrs. of production experience
• Ability to interpret work instruction and use key performance indicators to enact change
• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.