Title: Team Lead 

Reports to: Shift Supervisor 

Purpose of the Position: 

A successful Team Lead I will demonstrate the ability to put people and process first at all times to ensure Milwaukee Tool’s unwavering devotion to a robust culture. This position is the standard bearer for who we are and the obsession we have with being the market leader in Hand Tools. A Team Lead I is charged with overseeing the safety, quality, productivity, and training linked to their assigned cost center. The ability to effectively communicate to the team is crucial to the continued success and development of the personnel and equipment managed. Through resourcing of materials, timely set-ups, and directing of equipment operators, the Team Lead I position is tasked with the short- and long-term success of their assigned equipment.   

The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate priorities based on direction of supervision 

• Is the primary developer of personnel on assigned equipment. Leads spot correction training, scheduled training, and identifies barriers to development of their team  

• Facilitate work instruction accuracy 

• Owner of the continued Lean/6S progression on their equipment 

• Constantly works to ensure equipment is exceeding performance metrics 

• Ensures timely job changeovers by utilizing team as effectively as possible 

• Coordinates with the Department Lead and Plant Supervisor to fulfil Work Orders 

• Maintains communication with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Planning Teams to ensure materials are accurately utilized in an efficient manner.  

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Mathematical and analytical skills 

• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude 

• Accuracy and attention to detail required 

• Prior training and development experience 

• Knowledge of automated systems or the willingness to learn 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Associates Degree in Operations Field preferred 

• 1-2 yrs. of production experience 

• Ability to interpret work instruction and use key performance indicators to enact change  

• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

• The employee may be required to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 70 pounds 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus  

• Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, reaching 

• Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells 

The duties listed in the job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

By signing this job description, you are stating you clearly understand all responsibilities you have here at Mukwonago Manufacturing in this role and that they may vary from day to day and are subject to change.  You also agree that while maintaining your duties you will also uphold the MKE Non-Negotiable company standards.