Team Lead Operations

Carfair; Town of Gillett (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits package

Day 1 401k with employer match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Carfair Composites is seeking a Team Lead Operations to oversee a manufacturing crew in a fast-paced FRP production environment. The role supports the production supervisor, ensures safety, quality and timely delivery, and leads a team to meet internal and external customer expectations in a cost-effective manner.

The successful candidate will train and guide staff, organize workloads, read blueprints, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working as an effective team player.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, blueprint reading, chemical and safety training.
• Available for overtime and Saturdays, when required.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned personnel to ensure safety, efficiency and quality meet production schedules.
• Leads, instructs and trains employees on required tasks within the department.
• Organizes and prioritizes the work area and workload.
• Encourages a positive team environment.
• Maintains competency to perform all tasks in area of responsibility.
• Works independently with minimal direction, using good judgement and initiative.
• Fills in for staffing shortages due to vacancies or production demand.
• Communicates effectively to assigned personnel and management team members.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and material specifications.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represents the department and company professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

CARFAIR – TEAM LEAD OPERATIONS ($27.20/HOUR)

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists the production supervisor with all duties as assigned, excluding giving performance reviews and disciplinary action. The team leader ensures that all employees work within established regulations, policies and procedures with regards to health & safety, environmental, quality and production requirements. Team leaders work with their assigned team members to ensure that all parts and processes are completed to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations in a safe, cost effective and timely manner.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Leads assigned personnel to ensure that all employees are working safely, efficiently and diligently to meet quality standards and production schedules.
• Leads, instruct and train employees on an ongoing basis to perform the required job tasks within the department.
• Organizes and prioritizes the work area and workload.
• Encourages a positive team environment.
• Maintains competency to perform all tasks associated with the area of responsibility.
• Works independently with minimal direction using good judgement and initiative.
• Fills in for any department staffing shortages due to vacancies or production demand.
• Communicates effectively to assigned personnel and management team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings and material specifications
• Supports and sustains continuous improvement initiatives.
• Presents a positive and professional image of the department and company.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working as an effective team player.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, blueprint reading, chemical and safety training.
• Available for overtime and Saturdays, when required.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• We offer competitive wages with potential increases annually.
• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.
• Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!
• The ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.
• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

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