Team Lead Associates – $22.55

Canadian Executive Search Group; Brookville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Executive Search Group seeks a Team Lead for a busy manufacturing site in Brookville, OH. You will supervise a team of LOC employees, oversee material handling and forklift operations, and drive safety, quality, and on-time performance.

You will train and mentor staff, enforcing lean practices and 5S to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of LOC employees to meet daily targets safely.
• Ensure quality, safety, and productivity targets are consistently met.
• Oversee material handling, forklift operation, and equipment checks.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members on procedures.
• Maintain forklift certification and enforce safety standards.
• Collaborate with supervision and management; communicate issues promptly.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S) and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet customer schedules.
• Train new employees and promote a 'Go & See' culture using tools like LPA.
• Oversee all material handling activities including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping.
• Conduct safety checks, enforce safe operation of forklifts, and report issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervising

Forklift operation

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Training & mentoring

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Process improvement

Education

Grade 12 education

College or University education or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: Brookville, OH
Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm, 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm , or 3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am

We are currently seeking Team Leads to join a busy manufacturing environment in Brookville, OH. This includes Supervising and supporting team members to ensure daily tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. Provides training, communicates with management, monitors productivity, and helps resolve workplace issues.

Description

• Responsible for leading a team of LOC employees while actively participating in daily operations.
• This role ensures performance targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• The Team Leader also oversees all material handling activities, including safe and efficient movement of goods using forklifts and other equipment.
• Hands-On Production Work
  • Outbound loading & unloading and perform other tasks alongside team members.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalat when necessary.
• Performance Monitoring
  • Provide feedback and support performance improvements.
• Maintain valid forklift certification and operate equipment safely.
• Train and mentor team members on proper forklift operation and material handling procedures
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Communication
  • Act as liaison between supervisors/management and team members.
  • Report any issues, delays, inventory shortages, or equipment concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, material flow, and reduce waste.
• Support lean manufacturing and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., 5S)
• Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and adherence to material handling safety standards; Conduct safety checks and promote a safe working environment.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers in the shop.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet customer schedules.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing guidance; "Go & See" approach using tools such as LPA.
• Ensure parts are delivered to the customer on-time and accurately.
• Completely daily QPV (Quality Prevention & Verification Checklist)
• Oversee all material handling activities, including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping of materials, safe operating of forklifts and other material handling equipment and ensure proper inventory flow to prevent operation or shipping delays

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical
• Grade 12 education.
• College or University education or equivalent experience.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Valid Forklift License is preferred