Team Lead Production

Tecomet; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet in Lansing, MI seeks a Production Team Lead to coordinate daily operations, provide work direction, and solve problems to meet business goals under company policies.

The role emphasizes Lean continuous improvement, resource management, and cross-training to keep the team skilled and compliant with safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Experience operating Windows Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• MRP/ERP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities within the assigned area to meet commitments while improvements are made.
• Manage resources of the assigned areas of the value stream.
• Be a change agent and drive waste elimination through Lean deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

The Production Team Lead will coordinate and facilitate the daily operations of the assigned area(s) of responsibility to provide adequate resources, on-going work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures.

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. Responsible for identification of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the day-to-day production activities within the assigned area to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.
• Manage resources of the assigned areas of the value stream
• Assist Group Lead in development and communication of assigned team’s adherence to company policies and procedure.
• Ensure cross training of employees is conducted for development and skills matrix is updated
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; Two-year degree preferred.
• Experience at operating computers with familiarity with Windows Word and Excel, and Outlook

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred
• MRP/ERP knowledge preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to develop, implement and assess performance metrics
• Advanced knowledge in common office applications and word processing software
• Basic knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Understanding of safety practices
• Friendly, outgoing personality

Other Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Tecomet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, genetic information, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.