Continuous Manufacturing Production Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Make an immediate impact

Lead a production crew to deliver safe, high-quality output—every shift, every run. If you thrive on coaching people, standardizing processes, and driving measurable results, this role is built for you.

Outcomes you will own

• Daily huddles that align the team on production targets, quality checkpoints, and updates from other sites and departments.
• Clear communication of safety, quality, and operational information to all team members.
• On-the-floor coaching in safety, performance, attendance, training, housekeeping/5S, and quality expectations.
• Investigation and closure of accidents, injuries, and near misses; implement corrective and preventive actions (engineering controls, training, etc.).
• Audits in safety, training, and quality with timely countermeasures to address gaps.
• Support for company compliance with TS16949 and any customer-required certifications.
• Assignment and coordination of daily work, matching skills to demand.
• Fair and consistent administration of disciplinary actions when violations occur.
• Assistance with materials planning and logistics to maintain flow.
• Review and reconciliation of operator-submitted production data.
• Accurate processing of payroll and attendance records.
• Participation in preventive maintenance to protect uptime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred (not required).
• 3+ years of manufacturing/production experience.

What we look for

• Glass manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work any shift with regular, predictable attendance.
• Collaborative mindset; able to cooperate within teams to meet objectives.
• Valid driver’s license for business travel.
• Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Core competencies

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong procedural discipline and commitment to safe manufacturing practices.
• Practical, hands-on problem solving and analytical ability.
• Alignment with the Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.