Team Leader - 3rd Shift Plastics

UNAVAILABLE; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and growing work environment

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid vacation in first year

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attenance

Safety Recognition Program

Medical Plan with company paid HRA

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems is seeking a Team Leader (Line Supervisor) for the Plastics department at the Manitowoc Plant. You will coach and develop a small team on our plastics lines, using leader standard work to build capabilities and meet line goals.

The role emphasizes safety, KPI tracking, and daily pre-shift communication, with a focus on servant leadership and strong people skills. Training provided to support growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Genuine people-centric mentality and servant leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving and troubleshooting ability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members within their area/zone.
• Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and obtain PPE when necessary.
• Update and maintain KPIs and other metrics for the area/zone.
• Hold team members accountable for adherence to standardized work and safety guidelines.
• Communicate safety news, quality findings, HR updates and line goals in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Collaborate with team members to generate ideas for Continuous Improvement.
• Escalate production issues to Group Leaders.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communications with other Team Leaders and Group Leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Servant leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Team Leader (Line Supervisor) for our Plastics department will be reporting to the Production Group Leader (Supervisor). The Team Leader will support approximately 5-10 team members on our plastics lines. The Team Leader will utilize leader standard work to coach, develop and build capabilities of team members. This position is based out of our Manitowoc Plant.

The 3rd shift hours are starting Sunday through Thursday, 10pm - 6am, 5 - 8 hours shifts. Overtime will be Friday starting at 10pm to Saturaday morning at 6am.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members within their area/zone.
• Ensure all team members are following safety procedures. Obtain proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for team members when necessary.
• Update and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and other metrics for area/zone.
• Hold team members accountable for adherence to standardized work and safety guidelines.
• Communicate safety news, quality findings, human resources updates and line rate/goals to team in daily pre-shift meeting.
• Work with team members to generate and support ideas for Continuous Improvement. Keep a mindset of Continuous Improvement in everything you do.
• Escalate any production issues/systemic problems to Group Leaders.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communications with other Team Leaders and Group Leaders.

Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed:

• Prior experience leading others in a work or volunteer capacity.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Must possess a genuine people-centric mentality and a heart for servant leadership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving and troubleshooting ability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Team Leads are required to:

• Standing long period, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending
• Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits as an Alliance employee include:

• Stable and growing work environment!
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid vacation in your first year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
• Safety Recognition Program
• Medical Plan with company paid Health Reimbursement Account (effective on first day)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k Plan
• 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance with option to purchase additional
• Company paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Annual wage increases

EEO

Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.

ID

2026-13454

Pos. Type

Full-Time