Value Stream Team Leader - 1st Shift (VS2)

Sportech; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k match

Paid time off

Learning academy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sportech in Elk River, MN is seeking a Value Stream Team Leader to oversee daily operations of the Assembly or Machining department, focusing on safety, staffing, maintenance, problem solving, quality, 5S and performance.

You will lead staff, promote a safety-first culture, drive process improvements, coordinate with HR and other departments, and manage payroll-related tasks, while developing team skills and delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience as a complex assembler or machine operator with strong interpersonal skills.
• 2+ years leading small teams.
• Willingness to move between buildings and shifts for development.
• Strong problem solving and emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency with Epicor, Word & Excel.
• Ability to work in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and hold staff accountable in Value Stream.
• Promote safety first mindset on the production floor.
• Oversee quality standards and ensure proper procedures.
• Lead by example aligned with core beliefs and values.
• Foster environment of trust, collaboration and accountability.
• Resolve assembly line/machine issues promptly.
• Define problems, collect data and draw conclusions.
• Drive continuous improvements for cost-effective processes.
• Ensure production standards are met and report issues.
• Manage payroll activities including attendance and PTO.
• Review daily production schedule and assign work.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping within department.
• Conduct daily Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings.
• Collaborate with departments and shifts across organization.
• Attend L10 department meetings.
• Run production and cell boards; escalate constraints as needed.
• Coach and evaluate direct/temporary employees.
• Onboard new hires; deliver performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement through problem solving and development.
• Partner with HR on procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in related field preferred

Tools

Epicor

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Description

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good‑faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $23.50 - $27.50 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

The Value Stream Team Leader is a lead position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Assembly or Machining department including safety, staffing, maintenance, problem solving, quality, 5S and performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for leading, managing and holding staff accountable in Value Stream
• Promotes “safety first” mindset across production floor and ensures staff are following safety procedures/guideline
• Oversee quality standards and results. Ensure proper procedures are followed
• Lead by example and in alignment with company core beliefs and values
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability and service to our team and community
• Expedite, trouble shoot and promptly resolve assembly line/cell or machine issues
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers
• Utilize process knowledge and tools to drive timely improvement and implement new strategies/process improvements for more efficient and/or cost-effective processes
• Ensures production standards are met and reports any issues to Value Stream Supervisor
• Performance Management of team to include, but not limited to growing team skills and holding team accountable to business needs
• Must be diligent in addressing daily payroll activities including, but not limited to, attendance tracking, time card approval and managing PTO requests
• Supports organizational direction and initiatives to meet department goals
• Review daily production schedule for the department to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift
• Update Daily Job Assignment boards (Magnet Board)
• Support culture and maintain a strong focus on housekeeping and 5S within the department
• Conduct daily Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings
• Collaborates with departments and shifts across organization
• Attend L10 department meetings
• Ability to efficiently complete standard work daily
• Communicate daily during pre-shift meeting important announcements, metrics, and pertinent company communications to team
• Attend and run VS production and cell boards. Escalate production and resource constraints as needed
• Manage and evaluate direct and temporary employees
• Provide direct employees coaching and proper documentation on performance
• Document and deliver quarterly and end of year performance reviews
• Participate in the requisition and onboarding of new employees
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1’s
• Partner with HR to ensure proper procedures are being followed
• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
• Experience as a complex assembler or machine operator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills preferred
• 2 + years experience leading small teams
• Reliable, organized and motivated self-starter with strong problem solving skills
• Willingness to move between buildings and shifts within company to support personal development and business needs
• High level of emotional intelligence including interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with a team
• Strong understanding of Epicor, Word & Excel
• Ability to safely perform job functions in various working conditions
• Ability to understand and follow instructions using the English language

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull on a continuous and repetitive basis
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use power tools
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ability to consistently wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to work in production facility with fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels