Team Lead Second Shift

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Team Lead to guide a small 8–10 person production team on daily tasks on the line. You will stay active on the floor, ensure on-time completion, and escalate issues affecting flow, safety, or quality.

The role emphasizes coaching, standard work, and continuous improvement, with a focus on meeting takt times and maintaining quality. Previous hands-on leadership in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and performance in a hands-on role.
• Strong understanding of standard work, quality expectations, and takt time principles.
• Good communication and peer leadership skills.
• Willingness to support and coach others while performing production work.

Responsibilities

• Guide a small team of 8–10 operators or technicians on daily production tasks.
• Monitor takt time and schedule, escalating risks or issues to the supervisor.
• Provide peer coaching, task coordination, and informal training to team members.
• Assist in material readiness, tool availability, and 5S at the workstation.
• Support quality checks and ensure adherence to standard work instructions.
• Lead daily team huddles and update production boards; communicate shift goals.
• Model safe work behaviors and reinforce safety policies among peers.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities led by supervision.

Skills

Team leadership

Takt time

Standard work

Quality expectations

Communication

Mentoring/Coaching

Tools

ERP

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Job Summary

The Team Lead is a working leader responsible for guiding a small team of 8–10 operators or technicians through daily production tasks. While remaining an active contributor on the line, the Team Lead ensures work is completed on time, to standard, and escalates issues that impact flow, safety, or quality. This role plays a critical part in meeting takt time and fostering adherence to standard work practices.

Essential Functions

• Work alongside operators to execute daily tasks within assigned station or cell.
• Monitor team adherence to takt time and schedule, escalating risks or issues to the Work Center Supervisor.
• Provide peer coaching, task coordination, and informal training support to newer or less experienced team members.
• Assist in managing material readiness, tool availability, and workstation organization (5S).
• Support quality checks and ensure standard work instructions are followed; report any deviations.
• Lead daily team huddles, communicate shift goals, and update production boards as needed.
• Model safe work behaviors and reinforce safety policies among peers.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities led by the Supervisor or Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and performance in a hands‑on role.
• Strong understanding of standard work, quality expectations, and takt time principles.
• Good communication and peer leadership skills.
• Willingness to support and coach others while performing production work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Lean tools (5S, standard work, visual boards)
• Peer mentorship or informal training
• Light troubleshooting or escalation awareness
• Basic familiarity with ERP or work instruction systems

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem‑solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

• We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long‑term success.

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