Team Lead - BestConnect

Duravant; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duravant seeks a Team Lead to manage the parts schedule and supervise the assigned section on the factory floor. You will guide staff and equipment, interpret policies, and use approved drawings to direct activities within production responsibilities.

You will collaborate with Sales Operations, Engineering, Finance, Materials & HR to meet budgets and implement lean, 5S, safety, onboarding, and training across manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems ideal.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Able to analyze processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Able to read measurements and blueprints and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction and leadership to the product line’s team members.
• Adheres to company handbook and section policies.
• Coordinates daily/weekly/monthly schedules to meet delivery demands.
• Monitors quality, quantity, and efficiency of production.
• Supports lean initiatives, 5S, safety, onboarding, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

ERP/MRP systems

Communication

Analytical thinking

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Team Lead is responsible for maintaining the parts schedule in a safe and timely manner. The Team Lead is responsible for their assigned area and all personnel and equipment associated in this area. This person effectively guides the workforce, interpreting section policies and procedures and utilizes company computer software and approved drawings to directs the activities and personnel within their area of production responsibility.

The Team Lead is responsible for maintaining the parts schedule in a safe and timely manner. The Team Lead is responsible for their assigned area and all personnel and equipment associated in this area. This person effectively guides the workforce, interpreting section policies and procedures and utilizes company computer software and approved drawings to directs the activities and personnel within their area of production responsibility. The Team Lead is a member of the Manufacturing Operations team and collaborates with the other functional teams (Sales Operations, Engineering, Finance, Materials & HR) on executing company strategies, meeting budgets and the work unit planned processes. They are expected to support, design, develop, and to implement processes and metrics in all areas of manufacturing including, but not limited to, lean, 5S, workplace safety, onboarding, and training. In addition, this person must demonstrate hands‑on leadership in unison with the Production Manager and Director of Manufacturing Operations on implementing strong cultural beliefs and values throughout the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction and leadership to the product line’s team members.
• Understands and adheres to FMH Conveyors/Duravant Company handbook.
• Understands and adheres to section policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to perform activities utilizing all machinery and equipment in the assigned section.
• Promotes continuous improvement within the department and the organization.
• Must have the ability to examine items produced to determine if items meet specifications.
• Follows documented manufacturing/assembly processes using the operation’s procedures.
• Recommends measures to improve section production methods and overall effectiveness of product line.
• Coordinates daily/weekly/monthly provided schedule to meet delivery demands.
• Monitors the quality, quantity, and efficiency of products produced by team members.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with the team members and is focused on producing excellent products safely and on time.
• Works with each team member in the area to provide them opportunity to be cross‑trained and to meet other training opportunities.
• Ensures that goals are met and sustained daily/weekly/monthly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Position Requirements

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work/processes.
• Strong leadership skills
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Ability to perform basic math including use of whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and read simple blueprints.
• Knowledge of production
• Experience with lean concepts and tools
• Strong analytical, administrative, and organizational skills
• Help maintain DMS board

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, or be mobile for up to a 10-12‑hour shift; ascend, squat, push and pull up to 75 lbs.; bend, twist and reach with hands and arms to feel objects, tools or controls, check and inspect product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Factory shop floor