Team Lead – 1st Shift

  • Location: Dubuque, Iowa
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #107204

Team Lead – 1st Shift

Pay: $38.00 – $40.00/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Onsite | 5 Days per Week

Position Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee daily production operations and support a high-performing manufacturing team. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring production goals and customer commitments are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead production employees on a daily basis
  • Promote a culture focused on Safety, Quality, and Delivery
  • Collaborate with management to establish and execute production schedules
  • Ensure production targets and customer delivery requirements are achieved
  • Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to team members
  • Monitor performance and hold employees accountable to established expectations
  • Address workplace issues and resolve conflicts effectively
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and regulations
  • Coordinate staffing needs, overtime assignments, and daily work priorities
  • Assist with equipment, maintenance, and operational planning

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work-related experience
  • Prior leadership or team lead experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate, develop, and lead diverse teams
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Experience managing employee performance and accountability
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and workplace safety requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as production demands require

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
  • Production planning and scheduling experience
  • Employee training and development experience
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Additional Information

  • Fully onsite position
  • Overtime may be required based on production demands
  • Metatarsal safety boots are required on the first day
  • Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position

If you’re a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational success, we encourage you to apply today.

 

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