Team Lead (3rd Shift)

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Team Lead I to oversee safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor. You will guide the equipment operators, coordinate with supervision, and drive Lean/6S initiatives to improve performance.

You will mentor team members, manage training, and ensure timely changeovers and efficient use of materials. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential in this hands‑on leadership role at our Brookfield, Wisconsin facility.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; 1–2 years of production experience encouraged.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and use KPIs to drive changes.
• Lean/6S methodology understanding is desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate priorities based on supervision direction.
• Develop personnel on assigned equipment.
• Lead spot and scheduled training; remove development barriers.
• Ensure accuracy of work instructions.
• Own Lean/6S progression on equipment.
• Drive equipment performance to meet metrics.
• Coordinate with Department Lead and Plant Supervisor on Work Orders.
• Maintain communication with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Planning to use materials efficiently.

Skills

Mathematical and analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Training and development

Automated systems knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Operations Field

Job description

Job Description:

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. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

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.

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.