Team Lead I - Assembly - 1st Shift

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Town of Mayville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator I with lead responsibilities to support daily manufacturing operations, operate machinery, load materials, and monitor quality.

You will plan and coordinate daily work, train and guide employees, ensure SOPs and safety standards are followed, and troubleshoot production issues.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience operating manufacturing machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operators and supervise daily tasks.
• Operate machinery following SOPs and safety rules.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities and staffing.
• Train and guide employees; ensure quality and safety.
• Identify and resolve production issues promptly.

Skills

Machinery operation

SOP compliance

Leadership & training

Communication

Team coordination

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Math skills

Safety culture

English proficiency

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs regular Production Operator I duties in addition to lead responsibilities.
2. Operates basic machinery in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety requirements.
3. Loads and unloads materials into machinery and ensures materials are handled and positioned appropriately.
4. Monitors machine operations, production processes, and product quality to ensure established production and quality standards are met.
5. Plans and coordinates daily work activities and assigns duties to employees as needed to maintain adequate staffing and respond to changing workloads.
6. Provides day-to-day direction, instruction, training, guidance, and assistance to employees in performing their assigned duties.
7. Monitors product quality, workmanship, and proper application of established methods and procedures within the department.
8. Performs routine equipment checks and assists with basic maintenance activities. Reports equipment problems and coordinates with the appropriate personnel when additional repairs or maintenance are required.
9. Assesses and assists in resolving production problems, including machine issues, material shortages, production delays, quality concerns, and other operational challenges.
10. Assists employees with troubleshooting machine and production issues and communicates significant problems to the supervisor.
11. Helps identify preventative and corrective measures to reduce recurring production problems, equipment downtime, quality issues, and inefficiencies.
12. Coordinates equipment repairs and maintenance activities with the appropriate personnel to help minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
13. Provides feedback to the supervisor regarding employee performance, attendance, training needs, work quality, and other job-related concerns.
14. May participate in performance assessments, coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary proceedings when requested.
15. Ensures employees follow established safety procedures and company policies and actively promotes a culture of safety throughout the team.
16. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area and encourages employees to maintain proper housekeeping standards.
17. Helps ensure production schedules are maintained and communicates changes, delays, staffing concerns, material shortages, or other issues that may affect production.
18. Assists with training new and existing employees on equipment operation, standard procedures, safety requirements, quality expectations, and department-specific processes.
19. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for employees and assists the supervisor with maintaining consistent departmental procedures and work practices.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Working knowledge of basic machinery and manufacturing/production processes.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and effectively in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs, work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to effectively lead, train, guide, and assist employees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and coordinate activities based on changing production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to identify and assist with troubleshooting machine and production issues.
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide direction to others.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience required.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of related manufacturing or production experience required.
• Previous experience operating manufacturing machinery preferred.