Manufacturing Team Lead

About the Job

Are you the kind of leader who brings people together, keeps the floor running smoothly, and raises the bar every day? We're a successful custom materials and automotive services company looking for an outgoing Team Lead to energize our growing crew and help us reach the next level. In this hands-on role, you'll champion safety and product quality, support production efficiency, and build a team culture people are proud to be part of. If you're ready for a role with real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Work hours are Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm with occasional Friday hours, when necessary to meet our customer demands.

As you lead a growing team, you'll take ownership of these business-critical priorities:

• Set the standard for safety and quality every shift.
• Drive cleanliness and organization across your department/area.
• Lead a crew of 20+ full-time and temporary employees.
• Own the workflow-set goals, communicate priorities, and track team performance.
• Train and onboard new hires so they're confident in their roles and expectations.
• Coach performance day-to-day and share clear feedback with management.
• Build a positive, accountable team culture where people want to win together.
• Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running strong.

What You Bring:

The best Team Leads are upbeat, people-first achievers who take pride in great work-and bring the same energy to helping their team grow and succeed.

• 1+ years of experience as a shop Team Lead (automotive industry a plus).
• Ability to adapt to change and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong grasp of company policies and procedures.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a demanding environment.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Professionalism and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including effective communication with Account Coordinators on customer needs and with all levels of staff.
• Understanding of the work area (equipment, safety, targets, and staffing needs).
• Contribute to ROIs for cost-cutting opportunities.
• Continuous improvement projects for you and your team.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, including email on phone, Word, and Excel).
• Versed in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Computer (EPICOR MRP software) competencies, including issue material, return material, salvage material, job receipt to inventory, inventory Transfer.
• HR competencies, including Injuries, Worker Respect, Interviewing skills, disciplinary write-ups, attendance management, and emergency and safety training.
• Experience in compression molding a plus.
• Drug Screen and Background check required.

Benefits that have your back:

• Competitive pay
• Weekly paychecks
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and short-term disability (STD) insurance
• Company events and team-building activities
• $500 employee referral bonus

Ready to lead, grow, and make an impact? Apply today and let's talk about how you can thrive here as our next Team Lead!