Manufacturing Team Lead

Req. Number

SWI-7671

Job Description

Position Overview :

Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with Cell Coordinator to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. $32.47

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing

• Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team

• Regularly communicating with Cell Coordinator, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments

• Providing input to Cell Coordinator related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.

• Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team

• Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation

• Providing direct input to Cell Coordinator regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary

• Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow

• Assisting Cell Coordinator with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members

• Assisting Cell Coordinator with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline

• Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience :

High School/GED -- Associate's Degree preferred,

Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Minimum requirement 1-3 years in the following (pending assigned position)

• Maintenance

• CNC Machine Operation

• Polishing

• Forge

• Heat Treat

• Shooting

• Plating

• Assembly

• Manual Machine Operation

Competencies and Skills:

• General knowledge and experience with manufacturing operations and equipment, assembly or precision components

• Must have working command of the English language

• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment :

• Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required :

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

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Updated 8/18/2026