Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Masco Cabinetry; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a hands-on Production Team Leader to guide daily operations and foster a culture focused on safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, operational oversight abilities, and a commitment to quality while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment required.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating production activities and ensuring quality standards.
• Monitoring safety protocols and conducting daily checks.
• Training and providing feedback to team members.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview:

The Production Team Leader plays a critical role in supporting daily operations and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement on the production floor. Acting as a working leader, this role is responsible for coordinating production activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and providing day-to-day guidance to team members. The Production Team Leader models Delta Faucet Company’s core values by setting expectations, communicating clearly, and maintaining a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics. This position requires a hands-on, people-focused leader who can drive performance while developing team capabilities.

Key Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

Leadership & Communication

• Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and work ethic
• Communicate daily goals, changes, and expectations to team members
• Foster collaboration between shifts and departments
• Support conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE usage
• Conduct daily safety checks and report or address hazards
• Participate in daily safety discussions and promote a proactive safety culture

Operational Oversight

• Ensure production cells meet daily throughput and quality targets
• Respond to and escalate production disruptions such as absenteeism, equipment issues, or material shortages
• Maintain readiness of workstations by coordinating tooling, materials, and resources
• Adjust labor assignments to optimize staffing levels

Quality & Problem Solving

• Perform regular quality checks and address issues in real-time
• Follow escalation procedures, including the Quality Hold process, when needed
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring problems
• Lead by enforcing adherence to Standardized Work

Continuous Improvement

• Encourage team member involvement in process improvement
• Support Kaizen events and problem-solving workshops
• Assist in identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements

Coaching & Development

• Train and cross-train new and existing employees
• Provide performance feedback and recommend corrective actions when needed
• Support team engagement and recognition efforts

Daily Management & Leader Standard Work

• Lead or participate in pre-shift GEMBA walks and Tier 1 huddles
• Provide shift-level updates and contribute to Tier 2 discussions as required
• Track and communicate SQDC metrics and corrective actions
• Execute and sustain daily Leader Standard Work (LSW) tasks including visual checks, standard audits, and escalation protocols

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalence
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Prior leadership or lead-person experience preferred
• Must demonstrate strong communication, organization, and accountability
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and production tracking systems

Must be able to:

• Lift, bend and reach, including below waist level and above shoulder level
• Lift, push and pull weights of up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs.occasionally
• Work daily overtime and weekend support as dictated by production schedule.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Shift 2 (United States of America)Full time

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Delta Faucet Company is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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