Team Leader 2nd Shift (Medical Dept)

About the role

The Team Leader supports the Production Supervisor by coordinating and guiding daily activities within their assigned department in a composite manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production, quality, and safety standards are consistently met while providing hands-on support and assistance to associates.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Supervisor in communicating daily work assignments and priorities to associates.
• Aid in coordinating workflow to meet production schedules, escalating issues to the Production Supervisor when needed.
• Provide hands-on support in equipment setup, troubleshooting, and operations as appropriate.
• Help associates follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols.
• Maintain monitoring of in-process quality checks and communicate findings to the Production Supervisor and Quality Control teams.
• Act as a liaison between associates and the Production Supervisor to ensure clear communication.
• Offer guidance and informal peer support to new associates during training under supervisor direction.
• Document shift activity and provide updates to the Production Supervisor.
• Promote a positive team environment that supports safety, productivity, and accountability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSE) required.
• Additional training in manufacturing processes, quality systems, or leadership development preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Prior experience in a lead, mentorship, or training capacity preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to support and guide team members while maintaining alignment with supervisor direction.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, associate is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours per shift.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm EST
• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm EST
• 3rd Shift: Sunday through Friday 11:00pm – 7:00am EST