Team Lead-1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Quanex is looking for a Team Lead -1st shift to join our team located in  Thomasville NC.

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a team to efficiently and safely produce quality parts that meet customer specifications with minimal waste.  This position is Monday to Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary.
• Bonus Potential.
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years.
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans.
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment.

What's Attractive about the Team Lead?

• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Small community atmosphere where a leader can make an impact.
• Knowledgeable and motivated team members.
• Growth Potential

What Success Looks Like:

• Establishes daily demand and appropriate manpower plans.
• Performs pre-shift safety walk-through and interval safety audits.
• Establishes team goals and communicates progress and results.
• Holds regular problem-solving meetings with teams.
• Audits team to ensure daily work is being performed by operators and technicians.
• Ensures proper balance and flow of work and makes decisions to smooth the loads.
• Monitors production processes continuously.
• Meets routinely with Supervisor to review underperforming processes and makes action plans.
• Establishes employee rotation and training cycles to ensure development and safety.
• Ensures thorough quality checks are completed. 
• Follows all safety procedures, rules and guidelines, and notifies supervisor of any existing or potential safety issues.

Your Credentials:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a high production manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and able to teach and coach others
• Good understanding of OSHA safety standards, SPC, and good manufacturing practices.

Salary Range: $21.00/hr-$25.00/hr

About Quanex, A Part of Something BiggerSM

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.