Team Leader-Fabrication 1st Shift

AriensCo; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking a self-starting, motivated Team Leader for our 1st shift Fabrication Department in Fayetteville, TN. You will ensure proper flow of materials and lead the area team.

The role emphasizes adherence to standard work, training, and problem solving, with lean and 6S experience preferred. Strong production control knowledge and teamwork are essential. Competitive pay and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of standard work, time observations, takt time and related charts.
• Lean and 6S familiarity; ability to identify and eliminate waste.
• Strong training and communication skills; basic computer literacy.
• Leadership experience preferred; related lean manufacturing education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead area team members and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Create, maintain, audit, and improve standard work and production control charts.
• Maintain takt time and assist on the line to meet daily goals.
• Train new employees and handle absences or vacations.
• Solve root-cause problems to prevent production shortfalls.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other AriensCo personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Lean manufacturing

6S

Communication

Basic computer skills

TWI

Torque certification

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people

Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description

AriensCo is looking for a self-starting, motivated Team Leader for our 1st shift Fabrication Department. This individual will be in charge of ensuring proper flow of materials coming off of the break presses.

• POSITION IS LOCATED IN FAYETTEVILLE, TN**

Pay $24 per hour

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Lead area team members
• Adherence to standard work
• Create, maintain, audit, and improve standard work
• Ensuring team members cycle time is at or below takt time, includes helping on the line if needed to meet daily production goals
• Training new employees, transfers, and cross training
• Filling in for team members on vacation or absent
• Root cause problem solving issues that prevent the cell from meeting daily production goals
• Good understanding of waste elimination, continuous improvement, safety, quality, productivity, and delivery. Ability to identify waste and eliminate it
• Properly filling out production control charts and good understanding of the production control board and its function
• Ability to effectively communicate to team members, supervisors and other Ariens Company personnel

The Qualifications...

• Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Clear understanding of Standard work, time observations, takt time, takt vs. actual, bar charts, standard work combination sheets, spaghetti diagrams
• Proven understanding of 5 Key measures (policy deployment measures)
• Training and communication skills
• Understanding of Lean and 6S
• Basic computer skills
• Trained in TWI
• Become torque certified (training will be provided)
• Understands and has the ability to utilize the Ariens Company Standardized Problem Solving Process
• Past leadership experience preferred
• Additional education in lean, leadership, or manufacturing preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our Employees’ Quality Of Life Is Important To Us. When People Feel Appreciated, Respected And Supported, Careers Thrive And Ideas Come To Fruition. AriensCo Employees Are Provided Various Great Benefit Opportunities Which May Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only
• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

EEO Statement

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.