The Welding Team Lead has a critical role overseeing production operations in assigned areas, leading a team of welding personnel, ensuring efficient, safe, high-quality production, and manufacturing processes. This position plays a key role in achieving company goals for productivity, quality, and employee engagement in the manufacturing environment while promoting customer satisfaction through all stages of the process.
What We Offer:
- $24 - $34 per hour based on skills and experience.
- Weekly paycheck.
- Discretionary, performance-based bonus.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance; life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (vacation and holidays).
- Company-provided apparel; safety footwear and safety glasses reimbursement.
- Skill development and safety training. • Full-time position: Monday-Thursday 6am – 3:30pm, Friday 6am – 10am
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as Supervisor responsible to train, mentor, and motivate team members to maintain a productive and positive work environment.
- Train and coach team members on operational and task-specific processes, safety protocols, and proper equipment use; assist with individual skill development.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations; conduct regular checks to maintain a safe workplace and report potential hazards to management.
- Investigate and report all incidents, accidents, safety and personnel-related issues.
- Conduct annual performance reviews, address performance issues, help diffuse conflicts, and foster teamwork.
- Oversee and perform daily production activities, assign individual tasks to team members, and ensure schedules are met to support operational goals and customer expectations.
- Serve as a primary communication channel for the flow of information from weekly production meetings, daily morning meeting and provide feedback on risks and opportunities from the production staff.
- Ensure the assigned production areas are clean, organized, and staged with the correct parts, supplies, equipment, and information to complete tasks on time and in order of priority.
- Streamline operations and improve efficiency by using data to reduce downtime, scrap, and waste.
- Monitor initial and in-process quality, enforce standards, maintain records, and implement corrective actions to minimize defects and meet all customer requirements.
- Assist with technical aspects of complex and critical projects.
- Verify that all parts meet quality standards, specifically when new team members are assigned or new products are manufactured for the first time.
- Perform root cause analysis with assistance from the Quality Manager when problems arise.
- Address and resolve minor operational, process, and equipment related issues.
- Coordinate and / or conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment and escalate needed repairs to management for urgent diagnosis and resolution.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS & SUCCESS FACTORS: Ability to:
- Constructively and respectfully direct a team toward desired goals with a successful outcome for employees, customers, and the company.
- Ensure a consistent and efficient flow of quality production materials.
- Set priority and incremental deadlines for task completion.
- Effectively communicate expectations and provide clear instructions.
- Contribute to reduced operational costs and increased efficiency.
- Ensure production output consistently meets customer specifications.
- Embrace and encourage company values and a customer-first culture.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field is preferred.
- 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing or production role, minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory/team lead role preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in area of primary responsibility, willing to step-in and perform needed functions when required.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems.
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing blueprints and instructions.
- Team player with a positive 'can do' approach, and who wants to solve customer's problems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Good attitude, Hands on, Organized, Dedicated, Dependable.
- Effective time management with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, general office software (MS Excel and Word).
EOE, including disability/vets
