Team Leader - 3rd Shift Plastics

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Attendance awards

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC in Manitowoc, WI, is seeking a Team Leader (Line Supervisor) for the Plastics department. You will coach a 5–10 person team, applying leader standard work to develop capabilities and ensure safe, efficient line operation on the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10pm–6am; overtime Fri night).

You will address safety, quality, and productivity, drive continuous improvement, and report to the Production Group Leader.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Train new team members in their area.
• Ensure team follows safety procedures and PPE is provided.
• Update and maintain KPI’s and area metrics.
• Hold team members accountable for standardized work and safety.
• Communicate safety news, quality findings and line goals at pre-shift meetings.
• Foster continuous improvement ideas and CI mindset.
• Escalate production issues to Group Leaders.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communications with other Team Leaders and Group Leaders.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing awareness

Safety & PPE

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