Title: Team Lead 

Reports to: Shift Supervisor 

Purpose of the Position: 

A successful Team Lead I will demonstrate the ability to put people and process first at all times to ensure Milwaukee Tool’s unwavering devotion to a robust culture. This position is the standard bearer for who we are and the obsession we have with being the market leader in Hand Tools. A Team Lead I is charged with overseeing the safety, quality, productivity, and training linked to their assigned cost center. The ability to effectively communicate to the team is crucial to the continued success and development of the personnel and equipment managed. Through resourcing of materials, timely set-ups, and directing of equipment operators, the Team Lead I position is tasked with the short- and long-term success of their assigned equipment.   

The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate priorities based on direction of supervision 

• Is the primary developer of personnel on assigned equipment. Leads spot correction training, scheduled training, and identifies barriers to development of their team  

• Facilitate work instruction accuracy 

• Owner of the continued Lean/6S progression on their equipment 

• Constantly works to ensure equipment is exceeding performance metrics 

• Ensures timely job changeovers by utilizing team as effectively as possible 

• Coordinates with the Department Lead and Plant Supervisor to fulfil Work Orders 

• Maintains communication with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Planning Teams to ensure materials are accurately utilized in an efficient manner.  

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Mathematical and analytical skills 

• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude 

• Accuracy and attention to detail required 

• Prior training and development experience 

• Knowledge of automated systems or the willingness to learn 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Associates Degree in Operations Field preferred 

• 1-2 yrs. of production experience 

• Ability to interpret work instruction and use key performance indicators to enact change  

• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology