Team Lead
MANITOU Group · Madison, SD · 2 wk ago
$24–$26/hrFull-time
Job ID 46170 • Date: 2 October 2026
About the role
This position will lead the assigned line operation. Responsibility will include working with the Supervisor to direct the team to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, and Productivity as well as employee development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading operators with the above listed goals. This position will report to the department Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in running the developed scheduling systems for department operations.
- Develop staff and train requirements for the efficient operation of the department.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the department.
- Responsible for the delivery of components meeting the customers needs in delivery schedule, quantity, and quality.
- Assist employees with trouble shooting etc.; additionally, escalate to Supervisor when further assistance is needed.
- Train and educate employees along with motivating and coaching.
- Oversee and organize the workload of the department.
- Complete all required documentation within established guidelines and appropriate timeframes.
- Collaborate with other departments.
- Ability to prioritize workload as new work comes into the department.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Work with the leadership team to create/implement processes and procedures.
- Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with team leads.
- Strong customer first attitude with the ability to retain employees.
- Delegate projects as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a high‑performing operator; previous leadership experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Required to stand on concrete floor up to 10 hours per day; work in an office environment, use computer terminal and phone; visit other departments as needed; work flexible hours for production operations.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills – written, listening, and verbal.
- Ability to work well with other areas to accomplish necessary goals.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Team building knowledge.
- Able to use tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills.