Team Lead (AR - AL)

NPSG Australia Pty; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NPSG Global is seeking a Team Lead to guide a group of employees in warehouse/manufacturing settings in Kentucky. The role includes supervising and training staff, coordinating tasks, and ensuring safety and efficiency during installation and related activities.

Ideal candidates will have OSHA 10/30, a Red Badge, and experience with powered lift equipment and hand tools. Expect 75-100% travel and collaboration with management to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• OSHA 10/30 and Red Badge (AR) required.
• Experience with powered lift equipment and hand/power tools.
• Ability to manage small to medium groups and work alongside team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to execute installation work and meet project targets.
• Organize and assign tasks to meet deadlines.
• Provide safety leadership and ensure workers are trained and certified as required.
• Conduct safety talks and track safety compliance.
• Monitor and manage people, resources, and equipment.
• Coach and develop team performance and communication with management.
• Forecast production and resource needs.
• Communicate team updates and project challenges to management.
• Identify and address employee issues and project obstacles.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Training

Resource planning

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 10/30

Red Badge (AR)

Tools

Powered lift equipment

Hand tools

Job description

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a group of employees in a specific function/task, typically in a single division. They are responsible for supervision and training of a group of employees or agency temporary workers to complete tasks within their area of skill and expertise. While this role does not administer discipline or make decisions regarding compensation, their input on the performance and challenges of the team to PM is necessary. As such, this position should understand all current challenges and progress of the project and communicate frequently and appropriately with management. This role should hold a level of expertise sufficient to problem solve and drive process improvement.

The Team Lead may assume responsibilities under direction of management to gain experience necessary to become an assistant project manager/project manager. This role holds dual responsibilities of leading a team and performing specific tasks/function like that of the team members.

Responsibilities

• Execution of installation work, using tools and/or necessary equipment to complete tasks.
• Organization and assignment of tasks to meet project targets or deadlines.
• Provides safety leadership, responsible for identifying risk, and ensures that all workers are trained on health & safety including any required certifications such as powered lift equipment, working at heights, etc.
• Completes safety tool talks weekly and at other intervals as necessary.
• Careful tracking of people and resources such as materials, equipment, and tools.
• People management & coaching.
• Training and monitoring worker performance.
• Forecasting production and resources needed.
• Communication with management - updates on team and individual performance.
• Communicating any employee issues to management, and/or project challenges.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and following up on direction from management.

Requirements

Technical expertise as required based upon the tasks/function being managed e.g. interpreting plans, specifications, and drawings; good knowledge of assembly, use of hand tools, and powered lift equipment.

• Ability to organize resources & tasks and manage to a schedule.
• Demonstrates accountability of self and others.
• Ability to influence others to do their best work while respecting each team member.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and to communicate professionally with clients, suppliers, management, employees, and temporary agency staff.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and customer requirements.
• Sense of urgency, but able to manage stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor.

Education & Experience Required

OSHA 10, 30, Red Badge (AR), construction/manufacturing safety experience.

Ability to manage small to medium groups of employees and perform job tasks alongside the team.

Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.

High School Diploma/GED.

Experience/Certification with powered lift equipment.

Experience using hand and/or power tools.

Education & Experience Preferred

Experience with problem solving in ambiguous environments.

Inventory management experience.

Flexible and able to adjust to customer requirements and changing environment.

Physical / Work Environment, and Other Qualifications

• Ability to stand and / or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry push or pull equipment up to 50 lbs.
• General warehouse experience is a plus.
• Relevant work experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or construction; willing to train.
• Must pass a background check.
• Maintain safe/acceptable driving record based on company insurance requirements.
• The warehouse environment is typically in the construction phase and personal protective equipment (PPE) must always be used including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.
• Safety shoes with composite toe reinforcement required.
• 75-100% travel

NPSG Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.