Team Leader - Manufacturing 1st Shift

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Plan

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC in Ripon, WI seeks a Team Lead for the production floor to guide a group of 8-12 members and drive continuous improvement. You will lead pre-shift meetings, train new hires, enforce safety and quality standards, and monitor KPIs and standards using SAP.

Ideal candidates bring prior leadership experience in manufacturing, a people-centric mindset, and strong communication skills, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading others.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes preferred.
• People-centric mindset and servant leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong problem solving.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-shift meetings on safety, quality, HR, and production goals.
• Assimilate and train new team members.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE are used.
• Collaborate to generate continuous improvement ideas.
• Escalate production issues to the Group Leader.
• Maintain KPIs and standard work; use SAP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Here at Alliance Laundry Systems, we operate with the highest level integrity. If you are a person with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, we have the right opportunity for you. We are a very stable and successful manufacturing operation. While fast paced, we do provide you with the rules and direction and surround you with a team that will help ensure you are successful.If this sounds interesting we have a position for you!

Available Shifts

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM Overtime (as needed): Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours)

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM Overtime (as needed): Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8 hours)

3rd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM Overtime (as needed): Friday, 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (8 hours)

Weekend Days: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Overtime (as needed): Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours)

Weekend Nights: Friday - Sunday, 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM Overtime (as needed): Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (8 hours)

Responsibilities

Purpose:

The Team Lead is an integral part of the production team, responsible for supporting and guiding a group of 8-12 team members under the supervision of a Group Leader (Supervisor). The focus is on developing team capabilities and maintaining a high standard of work through effective leadership and continuous improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

Primary duties:

• Assimilate and train new team members within their area, serving as the point of contact for new additions.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings to update the team on safety, quality, HR, and production goals.
• Ensure all team members are following safety procedures and obtain proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for them when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members to generate and support ideas for continuous improvement, and maintain a mindset of continuous improvement in all activities.
• Escalate any production issues or systemic problems to the Group Leader.
• Maintain communication from shift to shift with other Team Leads and Leaders.
• Update and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other metrics for the area/zone.
• Create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
• Be responsible for completing Hour by Hour Boards, 5S Audits, Dupont Stop Observations, and work stacks.
• Ability to navigate conflict and reach resolution through coaching and support from the Group and Area Leaders.
• Utilize SAP to aid in the manufacturing process.
• Perform other duties as required.

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.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• 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
• 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

2026-12704

Pos. Type

Full-Time