Fabrication Team Lead at FloraCraft

Ludington, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Delegation, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Equipment Efficiency, Safety Compliance, Data Analysis, Cost Reduction, SOP Implementation, Team Leadership, Coaching, Performance Evaluation, Emergency Procedures, Cross-Training, Microsoft Office, ERP Software

Industry

Consumer Goods

Description

Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This role is responsible for leading and overseeing production personnel within a dynamic manufacturing and assembly environment. The position involves planning and delegating daily tasks, enforcing company policies and procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Team Lead plays a key role in optimizing production processes, enhancing equipment efficiency, and fostering a safe and productive work environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibilities Coordinates the people and processes involved in manufacturing. Ensures that production meets output and quality goals, while remaining within budget limitations. Advises on new ways to use resources – whether human, material or capital – most efficiently. Reviews production output for quality and accuracy. Reviews PLEX production schedules and duty assignments, making strategic decisions as necessary. Ensures compliance with workplace safety programs. Assists with the analyzing and reporting/recording of production data, problem charting, and recommends new ways to save steps, time, and materials, in order to reduce costs. Ensures that all SOP’s for Production Operations are being implemented and followed. Serves as an ambassador for FloraCraft, promoting the company at every opportunity. Provides daily feedback on shift production and logistical issues to ensure continuity of communications and information between shifts. Is proficient in Plex to be able to assist all shift areas with operational plex issues. Assists Production and Logistics, as necessary, to keep Operations moving. Ensures safety standards are consistently followed; and Performs other job responsibilities as required. Supervisory Responsibilities Trains, coaches, evaluates, and reprimands workers, when necessary. Works closely with Security and Line Leaders during all shift emergencies to ensure procedures for reporting emergencies are followed and personnel safety maintained. Reviews which machines to use and when, how many workers are needed to achieve maximum output and what the production sequence will be, based on PLEX assignments, and adjusts as deemed necessary to meet shipping schedules. Assists with the Cross-training of worker teams for maximum production flexibility. Becomes attuned to employees' moods and emotional needs, manages the tension between continuity and change. SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Possesses strong written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with upper management, direct reports and other co-workers. Displays proficiency in the following competencies: Initiative – the understanding of what action needs to be taken and completing these tasks while seeking the perspective of others. Personal Accountability – taking personal responsibility for mistakes; does what he/she commits to and is honest and forthright. Collaboration – gets along with others and works as a team player to make a difference within the business and expresses gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance and support. Willingness to Learn – handles change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and is open-minded and curious to face new challenges. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). ERP Software Experience (PLEX preferred). EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED and/or 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT This position works Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm, unless otherwise agreed upon. Work may occasionally require weekend and/or evening work. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles and occasionally moving mechanical parts and vibration. Working conditions are consistent with a typical manufacturing or warehousing environment and are usually moderate to loud in noise level, when on the production floor; quiet to moderate when working in the office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand for most of the workday and to perform lifting, bending and twisting. The employee is regularly required to handle and lift up to 20 lbs. and may occasionally or frequently be required to lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Last Revision Date: June 2025

Responsibilities

This role leads and oversees production personnel in manufacturing and assembly by planning and delegating daily tasks, enforcing policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and efficiency. The Team Lead ensures production meets output and quality goals within budget while fostering a safe and productive work environment.