Business Unit Leader (Team Lead)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified Team Lead to join our Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA. You will lead teams in understanding and translating functional or business strategies into tactical implementation plans within the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and staffing levels to meet production, compliance, team, and project objectives.
• Determine and provide for team and individual development based on business needs, fostering problem-solving, continuous improvement, and decision-making skills.
• Seek mentoring opportunities for performance improvement, administer rewards and recognition, and address consequences when necessary.
• Develop and monitor key, actionable measures to align business unit performance with factory and manufacturing-wide objectives.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and planned maintenance activities to meet schedules and ensure effective work process execution.
• Develop and share meaningful information to support problem-solving and process improvement efforts in line with key measures, business goals, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates degree OR four (4) year state-approved apprenticeship and at least three (3) years of relevant leadership experience.
• In lieu of education, five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing or relevant leadership role.
• Relevant experience in production maintenance.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; familiarity with Quality Systems and Lean Principles.
• Confirmed ability to coach and lead employees in a team-based environment.
• Ability to resolve problems, identify needs, and apply logic/deductive reasoning to develop and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment and make decisions under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Skill in negotiating and building consensus for resource needs and solutions with peers, subordinates, and management.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shifts.

Skills

• Effective coaching and leadership in a team-based environment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under time constraints.
• Negotiation and consensus-building across various levels of the organization.

Pay

The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek.
• Annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• 401(k) matching from day one, plus Deferred Profit Sharing (13%–17% of base salary).
• Student loan repayment assistance, professional development stipends, and conference attendance support.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental and bonding leave.
• Wellness programs and paid volunteer days.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.