Team Leader - Manufacturing 1st Shift

Alliance Laundry System LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation in your first year

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual and Quarterly PerfectAttendance

401k Plan

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems is seeking a Team Leader for 1st Shift in Ripon, WI to supervise a crew of 8–12 and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor. The role emphasizes safety, training, and collaboration with the Group Leader to meet production goals.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to mentoring team members on standard work, KPI tracking, and safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-shift meetings to update the team on safety, quality, HR, and production goals.
• Assimilate and train new team members within their area.
• Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and obtain PPE when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members to generate ideas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain communication from shift to shift with other Team Leads and Leaders.
• Update KPIs and other metrics for the area/zone.
• Create and audit Team Member Standard Work and hour-by-hour boards.
• Navigate conflicts and coach toward resolution with Group/Area Leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alliance Laundry System LLC

Team Leader - Manufacturing 1st Shift

US-WI-Ripon

Job ID: 2026-13554

# of Openings: 2

Category: Manufacturing/Operations

Alliance Laundry Systems

Overview

Here at Alliance Laundry Systems, we operate with the highest level of 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! This position is located on-site in Ripon, WI.

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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