Team Lead - Pre-Assembly 2nd or Weekend shifts

About the role

This Team Lead role is leading either the 2nd or Weekend shift team within our Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Pre-Assembly Winsted Team. The Team Lead is responsible for providing tactical leadership to the assigned team in the fabrication/manufacture of products in accordance with standard work and manufacturing processes while maintaining company core values and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality performance on the team
• Manage the flow of orders within the team including material handling
• Engage and select team members
• Train and cross-train the area in accordance with work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Support material handling for the team directly
• Act as the trainer for the area or identify and ensure training of new hires is conducted satisfactorily
• Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports
• Accountable for meeting production and quality requirements for the group
• Plan daily activities and resource vacancies on the team
• Monitor the performance of the team; provide feedback verbally and escalate for written performance documentation to Supervisor
• Promote a positive team environment; drive inclusion
• Act as the first line of escalation for employee needs
• Communicate organization priorities and policies; provide clarity of policies as necessary
• Complete timecards, write performance reviews and provide input on compensation for the team
• Complete maintenance or facilities requests when needed

Safety Expectations as a Team Lead

• Be a safety champion on and off the production floor
• Wear and ensure all team members wear proper PPE while on the production floor
• Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Train new hires on emergency preparedness expectations
• Establish and sustain a safe and hazard-free workplace through processes and procedures
• Participate in safety recognition at Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings
• Report and investigate safety incidents and near misses; provide incident and near-miss updates during Tier 2 meetings
• Inform team members of safety updates, processes/procedures, and policy changes
• Onboard new hires specific to their role(s) and safety expectations; continue training with team members on their role(s) and safety expectations
• Complete all safety trainings
• Complete one (1) CI Safety Cards per month
• Complete OSHA 10 Hour
• Monitor completion of actions from the Safety Champion each week and provide updates during Tier 1 meetings

Role Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have prior experience in a leadership role
• Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered
• Experience either leading a team in manufacturing or being an informal leader
• Preferred candidates will have experience in metal fabrication
• Ability to perform basic shop math functions
• Ability to solve practical problems, make decisions and direct action
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing paperwork and engineering documentation
• Ability to work well with all employees and earn mutual respect
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and easily adapt to change
• Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings, or demonstrated aptitude
• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English

Pay

$29.76 – $35.33/hour (Non-Exempt). Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.

Shift Schedule

• 2nd shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 1:00 am
• Weekend shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:00 pm

Shift differentials apply: 2nd shift – $1.50/hour, Weekend shift – $2.50/hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
  • Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
  • Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
  • Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
• Financial Security
  • 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
  • Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
  • Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based “Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)” Incentive plans; this team incentive plan has a weekly goal and a weekly stretch goal; if goals are achieved, the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employee
• Work-Life Balance
  • Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
  • Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
  • Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles

Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.