Manufacturing Team Lead – 1st Shift

Andersen-Andersen

Team Lead overseeing production and training of associates at Andersen Corporation. Ensuring manufacturing operations meet quality, safety, and efficiency metrics.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBayport • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $22 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily work direction of production line through effective communication and completion of manufacturing operations tasks while applying AMS tools
Identify process and resource constraints and utilize appropriate decision-making and problem-solving techniques to resolve and meet SQDC metrics
Provide feedback, coaching, and training to production employees
Oversee daily work direction for a production department of 5-40 production associates
Ensure the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while following operations standards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance)
Identify issues, engaging the Tier 1 team in process or problem resolution and escalate appropriate issues to Tier 2 team
Partner with Value Stream Supervisors
Maintain visual management tools (PVA, run charts, CI boards, and Tier 1 boards) to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement
Participate in problem-solving using AMS tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA)
Demonstrate leadership in communications, conflict resolution, process constraints and problem-solving
Lead and effectively communicate at daily Tier 1 meeting to encourage employee participation and engagement
Provide support of other production areas as needed, including project support, leader coverage, and cycle counting responsibilities as needed
Complete standard work & control plan audits, including but not limited to safety, finished goods quality, scrap, and standard work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing operations
Requires knowledge and application of continuous improvement processes such as 5s and problem-solving methods
Lean training or certification preferred
Knowledge of operations products, processes, and equipment including safety, quality, changeover and set-up skills and knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and basic machine diagnostic skills
Understand the interdependencies (manufacturing/functional groups) across the value stream
Requires intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate employees
Demonstrated skill in identifying constraints or barriers, problem solving, delegation and sound decision making
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and effectively working with others
Flexible, self-motivated, and life-long learner with demonstrated initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manufacturing OperationsContinuous Improvement5S MethodologyPreventative Maintenance TechniquesBasic Machine Diagnostic SkillsSQDC MetricsVisual Management ToolsStandard Work AuditsDecision MakingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationEmployee MotivationCoachingTrainingFlexibility

Certifications

Lean Training or Certification