Manufacturing Team Lead (2nd Shift)

A successful Team Lead at Milwaukee Tool 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.

This Team Lead will be 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 position is tasked with the short- and long-term success of their assigned equipment.

This role will directly support the customization operation for our head protection product families. This support includes oversight of custom print logo quality relative to approved artwork, execution of printer production schedules, and embracing our One Team Mentality working with the print operators and cross functional teams.

2nd shift hours: Monday to Friday 3:00p-11:00p

• 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

• Associate's degree in operations field preferred
• 2+ years of production experience
• Team leadership experience
• Ability to interpret work instruction and use key performance indicators to enact change
• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology
• 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