Team Leader

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site fitness center

Walking paths

Education assistance

Internal training programs

EV charging

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Team Leader to support daily production on the first shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm. This hands-on, hourly leadership role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coaching team members.

Starting pay ranges from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, with opportunities for development and advancement as part of a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and training of new team members using standardized TWI training methods
• Help establish and reinforce standard work, safety expectations, and quality checks
• Assist in building team capability through cross-training and development
• Support line setup, material flow, and workstation readiness
• Partner with supervisors to stabilize processes and identify early gaps
• Support daily production flow by removing obstacles and keeping the line moving
• Serve as a peer leader and communication bridge between team members and supervisors
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift and escalate issues quickly
• Reinforce standard work and ensure consistent execution
• Coordinate parts, materials, and workstation readiness to avoid downtime
• Provide hands-on support on the line, including covering positions as needed
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Identify problems and support continuous improvement
• Track progress against hourly and daily targets

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.

At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.

The Team Leader role is a hands-on, hourly leadership position responsible for supporting daily production, coaching team members, and helping drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This role is expected to actively develop others and prepare for future leadership opportunities.

Opportunity Details

This is a first shift opportunity and hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm. Competitive starting pay ranging from $28.00 to $32.00 per hour based on role, candidate skills, and experiences.

Primary Planning And Start-Up Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and training of new team members using standardized TWI training methods
• Help establish and reinforce standard work, safety expectations, and quality checks
• Assist in building team capability through cross-training and development
• Support line setup, material flow, and workstation readiness
• Partner with supervisors to stabilize processes and identify early gaps

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities

• Support daily production flow by removing obstacles and keeping the line moving
• Serve as a peer leader and communication bridge between team members and supervisors
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift and escalate issues quickly
• Reinforce standard work and ensure consistent execution
• Coordinate parts, materials, and workstation readiness to avoid downtime
• Provide hands-on support on the line, including covering positions as needed
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Identify problems and support continuous improvement
• Track progress against hourly and daily targets

We Value Our Employees By Providing

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.