Team Leader (Manufacturing) - Days

Tremco; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group seeks a Team Leader (Manufacturing) with 4–7 years of related experience to lead production lines, adjust equipment, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires forklift certification, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive team-first mindset.

Responsibilities include planning production schedules, supervising machine operators, and ensuring safety and efficiency across the plant.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of related experience and/or training.
• No formal education required.
• Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Works under minimal supervision and guides machine operators to meet production goals.
• Adjusts machines and collaborates with operators to optimize production processes.
• Assists in carrying out production growth strategy and sets production schedules based on plant and customer needs.
• Troubleshoots complex processing problems with little assistance and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures maintenance is performed per Preventative Maintenance Plan and cross-trains in production areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Team Leader (Manufacturing) is proficient in all areas of production and efficiently & correctly performs all duties in addition to more complex maintenance and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works under minimal supervision
• Adjusts machines to achieve production goals
• Collaborates with machine operators in production process
• Assists in carrying out production growth strategy
• Troubleshoots complex processing problems with little or no assistance
• Actively participates in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Determines priorities and creates procedures to meet objectives of the plant
• Ensures maintenance is completed according to Preventative Maintenance Plan
• Cross trains on all production areas in the facility (i.e. safety, production, equipment)
• Sets production schedule based on plant and customer needs utilizing factors such as lead time and manufacturing efficiency
• Supports and validates the work of machine operators by answering questions, preparing production lines, and providing general direction

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: No formal education required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four to seven years' related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Forklift Certification

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Windows and MS Office products (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Positive team player
• Knowledge of area operations and related safe work practices/procedures and demonstrated ability to coordinate work activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.