Team Lead I

Milwaukee Tool Corp.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool Corp. in Cookeville, TN is seeking a dedicated supervisor for the Molding department.

You will oversee daily molding operations, direct both full-time and temporary operators, and ensure safety and 5S standards while hitting production goals. Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring attendance and performance, coordinating with maintenance, and contributing to daily production reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience.
• Lead and/or supervisory experience is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
• MS Office and AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of molding machines.
• Direct molding operators, both full-time and temporary.
• Train and support team; provide performance feedback.
• Monitor attendance and production metrics; report to supervisor.
• Coordinate labeling and BOM verification; ensure quality checks.
• Attend daily production meetings and assist with reporting.
• Coordinate maintenance or tooling repairs as needed.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards; back up supervisor when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

AS400

Job description

Job Purpose

To over-see the daily operations of assigned Molding machine(s).

Job Description

Wednesday - Friday 5:45PM to 6:15AM

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure plant safety and 5S standards are met.
• Direct the work of molding operators, both full time and temporary.
• Train and support Molding team members and provide performance feedback.
• Monitor and report time, attendance, and overall performance of operators working in molding department and report to Molding Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Communication of production needs to operators working in molding department.
• Ensure labels and skid tickets match count of components.
• Inspection of ‘First Piece’ finished product for quality assurance.
• Verification of BOM (Bills of Materials) for each all presses and molding assembly cells.
• Ensure all processes are meeting standard (labor, cycle time).
• Assist with Daily Reconcile of labor efficiency.
• Process non-conforming and excess materials in a timely manner.
• Attend daily production meetings for schedule review.
• Assist with daily production reporting.
• Assist recording new or rework production daily.
• Contact maintenance or tooling for repairs on equipment or molds.
• Assist with and ensure daily housekeeping is completed within molding department.
• Train as supervisor back up.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of manufacturing experience
• Lead and/or supervisory experience

Preferred

• Molding operator experience
• People management/lead experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task efficiently
• MS Office and AS400 experience
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Working Conditions

Position is located at our Cookeville, TN manufacturing facility. This facility is heated and cooled. Employee will be working with and near moving mechanical parts. This position is a 12-hour shift position.

Physical Requirements

Candidate must be able to identify and distinguish colors, stand for long periods of time, lift/carry up to 35 lbs., reach hands and arms in any directions and kneel/stoop repeatedly Frequent use of drill drivers is required in Assembly process. A drug screen is required prior to employment. A physical may also be required as employment terms.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.