Lean Manufacturing Team Lead, Shop-Floor Operations

Job Description

Job Description

A day in this role

You walk the floor before the bell, scan KPIs, and gather your 8–12 operators for a crisp pre-shift huddle. Safety, quality, HR notes, today27s takt and output goals 2D2D everyone leaves clear. Through the day you coach, remove roadblocks, and keep standards visible: Hour-by-Hour boards updated, 5S audits completed, DuPont STOP observations logged, and work stacks aligned. When a systemic snag appears, you escalate promptly to the Group Leader, then sync with other Team Leads for a smooth handoff to the next shift. Throughout, you27re growing people27s capability while using SAP and Standard Work to keep production flowing.

Core responsibilities

• Onboard and train new team members; act as the primary point of contact for new additions.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings focused on safety, quality, HR updates, and production targets.
• Ensure safe work practices; verify use of proper PPE and obtain PPE when needed.
• Champion continuous improvement by surfacing, supporting, and implementing team ideas.
• Escalate production or systemic issues to the Group Leader in a timely manner.
• Maintain shift-to-shift communication with other Team Leads and Leaders.
• Update and manage KPIs and relevant area/zone metrics.
• Create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
• Complete Hour by Hour Boards, 5S Audits, DuPont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks.
• Navigate conflict toward resolution with coaching support from Group and Area Leaders.
• Use SAP to support and execute manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you bring

• Experience leading others in a work or volunteer setting.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (preferred).
• A people-first, servant-leadership mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical and screening requirements

• Standing long period, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending
• Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Work schedule options

• 1st Shift: Monday 2D Thursday, 5:00 AM 2D 3:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 5:00 AM 2D 1:00 PM (8 hours)
• 2nd Shift: Monday 2D Thursday, 3:00 PM 2D 1:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 1:00 PM 2D 9:00 PM (8 hours)
• 3rd Shift: Monday 2D Thursday, 8:00 PM 2D 6:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 8:00 PM 2D 4:00 AM (8 hours)
• Weekend Days: Friday 2D Sunday, 5:00 AM 2D 5:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Monday 2D Thursday, 5:00 AM 2D 1:00 PM (8 hours)
• Weekend Nights: Friday 2D Sunday, 5:00 PM 2D 5:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Monday 2D Thursday, 5:00 PM 2D 1:00 AM (8 hours)

Why Alliance Laundry Systems

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment with a team that sets you up to succeed.
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid vacation in your first year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
• Safety Recognition Program
• Medical plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Plan
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, with option to purchase additional
• Company-paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Annual wage increases

About the work culture

Alliance Laundry Systems operates with integrity in a fast-paced, structured environment. Clear standards, practical direction, and strong team support ensure you can lead confidently and grow your team27s capability.

Compliance note

• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check