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Team Lead | Starting Pay $23-25/hr

1. Team Management : Oversee 10-20 associates, including non-English speakers, with potential use of translators.

2. Production Oversight : Manage 13-27+ machines, ensuring smooth operation and addressing any production issues promptly.

3. Safety and Quality : Prioritize safety, enforce proper PPE usage, and maintain quality standards.

4. Reporting and Documentation : Document daily production metrics and input data into Excel and production tracking software.

5. Communication : Facilitate communication between shifts and various departments (maintenance, production, engineering, quality).

6. Hands-On Work : Be prepared to engage in physical tasks, such as operating machines and moving parts.

7. Training and Development : Train new employees and ensure ongoing training for the team.

8. Productivity Management : Ensure that productivity targets are met each shift, using root cause analysis to address issues.

9. Flexibility : Be willing to fill in roles as needed, particularly when short-staffed.

Skills Required:

• Communication Skills : Critical for effective team management and interdepartmental coordination.

• Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with production tracking software.

• Problem-Solving : Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements.

• Leadership : Experience in managing teams and addressing personnel issues.

Work Environment:

• 100% time spent on the production floor, indicating a hands-on approach to supervision.

• Will involve varying departments (paint, molding, stamping), requiring adaptability and a quick learning curve.

Additional Considerations:

• The "see something, do something" philosophy emphasizes proactive leadership.

• Adherence to FIFO (First In, First Out) processes is essential for production efficiency.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.