Team Lead - Weekend Night
About the role
Protolabs is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every single qualification but are still interested in contributing to our dynamic and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Create a culture of Safety and accountability on the Team as well as individual work assignments
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
- Enforce safety procedures and guidelines, and housekeeping practices
- Organize, plan and prioritize daily workload and activities in the functional area
- Communicate with supervisors and other leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas
- Communicate updates in daily, weekly and other meetings
- Establish production sequences and assignments to meet production goals
- Identify, recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency
- Provide guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-, or process- related topics
- Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
- Identify training needs, and conduct training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures
- Observe technical performance of the area staff and provide on-the-spot guidance
- Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals
- Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews
- Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures
- Perform additional tasks as assigned
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred
What It Takes
- Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
- Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas
- High level of technical competence for the area
- Able to use a computer and calculator
- Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic
- Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people
- Good attention to detail
Bonus
- Post-secondary education in machine trades preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Affordable health insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dental and vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid caregiver leave
- 3 weeks of paid time off, including holiday pay and volunteer hours
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Employee stock purchase program at a 15% discount
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And more!
Pay
$26.54 - $32.74 an hour
Schedule
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.