Weekend Manufacturing Team Lead - Safety, Lean & Quality

Watlow; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Team Leader for the weekend shift to supervise a manufacturing team and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach staff, manage staffing and attendance, and apply Watlow Business System (WBS) to enhance performance.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operations and meet production goals while ensuring a safe, engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, and performance metrics.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily manufacturing operations to safely achieve production schedules and customer commitments.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and labor resources to optimize productivity.
• Lead safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and waste.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and inclusion while driving performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Watlow is seeking a Team Leader for the weekend shift to supervise a manufacturing team and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach staff, manage staffing and attendance, and apply Watlow Business System (WBS) to enhance performance.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operations and meet production goals while ensuring a safe, engaging work environment.