Weld Team Lead, 2nd Shift – Employee-Owned

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking a Team Leader for the 2nd shift (2:30 PM-10:30 PM) to lead production, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach the team, verify hourly production rates, and resolve issues to minimize downtime.

The role requires commitment to standard work, strong teamwork, and flexibility to cover early/late shifts as needed. ESOP employee-owned environment rewards ownership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coach and motivate team members to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the production team to meet daily safety, quality, productivity and morale targets.
• Assist with root cause analysis for quality and delivery issues.
• Verify process checks and ensure JRFP adherence and correct labeling.
• Escalate downtime and downtime causes; maintain hourly boards and support flow.
• Be flexible to cover breaks, absenteeism and occasional overtime.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Flexibility

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI is seeking a Team Leader for the 2nd shift (2:30 PM-10:30 PM) to lead production, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will coach the team, verify hourly production rates, and resolve issues to minimize downtime.

The role requires commitment to standard work, strong teamwork, and flexibility to cover early/late shifts as needed. ESOP employee-owned environment rewards ownership and accountability.