Operations Team Leader (Second Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Team Lead on its Saline, MI team! This is a second shift opportunity. Emerald Technologies is seeking a motivated and collaborative Team Leader to serve as a key point of contact between frontline team members and management. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring peers, promoting a positive team culture, and helping drive daily operations forward. The Team Leader’s insight and feedback play a crucial role in team development, workflow improvement, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as a day-to-day support resource for team members by answering questions, clarifying processes, and assisting with problem-solving.
• Serve as a liaison between the team and management, helping communicate updates, concerns, and suggestions in both directions.
• Support new team member onboarding and training, offering guidance and mentorship to promote confidence and capability.
• Monitor team workflow and escalate potential bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or quality concerns to management.
• Lead by example in promoting Emerald Technologies' values, policies, and operational standards.
• Facilitate informal team huddles or check-ins as needed to ensure alignment of tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Provide constructive feedback to management regarding team dynamics, performance trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Encourage collaboration and morale within the team, helping to resolve minor interpersonal or task-related issues before they escalate.

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. 
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and company matching with no vesting period
• PTO for rest and relaxation 
• Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
• Employee Assistance Program

• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support 
• Employee training and development
• Community service and philanthropic initiatives 
• Employee appreciation and events 

• Career advancement opportunities 
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral program 
• Employee discounts 

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in a team environment, with informal or formal leadership responsibilities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate others.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with various departments and adapting to changing priorities.
• A positive, professional attitude and a commitment to Emerald Technologies’ mission and values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities, perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• This position operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, etc. 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.