Manufacturing Team Lead

About the JobAre 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 payWeekly paychecksMedical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off + 10 paid holidays401(k) with company matchCompany-paid life and short-term disability (STD) insuranceCompany events and team-building activities$500 employee referral bonusReady to lead, grow, and make an impact? Apply today and let's talk about how you can thrive here as our next Team Lead!