Team Leader

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing Department, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient production to meet customer expectations.

You will oversee daily production, report production metrics, train staff on safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across the plant. This role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with all levels of employees.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production to ensure on-time completion and shipping for customer orders.
• Monitor and maintain production rates that meet or exceed established standards.
• Provide team members with the tools, materials, and support required to achieve production goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of production, scrap, and attendance data.
• Train employees on safety, quality, and production procedures; enforce adherence to these standards.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures professionally and positive manner.
• Treat all employees fairly and consistently while fostering a respectful work environment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training or development as needed.
• Oversee routine cleaning, basic maintenance of equipment, and organization of materials and inventory.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—while is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

To manage the day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing Department, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient production to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production to ensure on-time completion and shipping for customer orders.
• Monitor and maintain production rates that meet or exceed established standards.
• Provide team members with the tools, materials, and support required to achieve production goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of production, scrap, and attendance data.
• Train employees on safety, quality, and production procedures; enforce adherence to these standards.
• Uphold all company policies and procedures professionally and positive manner.
• Treat all employees fairly and consistently while fostering a respectful work environment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training or development as needed.
• Oversee routine cleaning, basic maintenance of equipment, and organization of materials and inventory.

Responsibility and Authority

• Reports to: Operations Manager.
• Supervises: Production floor employees.
• Authority: Enforce discipline, assign tasks, and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborates with: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Departments.
• Interface: Operators, Production, and Management.

Workplace Conditions

• Tools and Equipment: Hand tools, personal computers, and various production equipment.
• Working Conditions: Exposure to loud noise, dust, and fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold).

Worker Abilities

• Physical Requirements
  1. Ability to walk throughout the plant, bend, reach, and climb stairs as needed.
  2. Should be able to lift 50-75 pounds.
• Mental and Interpersonal Skills
  1. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of employees.
  2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  3. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret technical instructions.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or education preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership or team coordination responsibilities preferred.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.