Manufacturing Team Lead - Sheet Metal

Salary Range: 23.03 to 31.11 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Join our team as a

Manufacturing Team Lead - Sheet Metal!

What You Will Do:

• Perform and support all Laser, Punching, Deburring, Countersinking, and Tapping operations to meet production and quality standards.
• Set up and operate equipment by loading programs, performing tool changes, setting tooling, and making machine offset adjustments as needed.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability by adhering to and enforcing all company safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Collaborate with supervisors, team leads, and cross-functional partners to coordinate production activities across shifts and communicate updates during daily and weekly meetings.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize daily workflow to ensure efficient operations and on-time production.
• Establish production schedules and work assignments to achieve operational and throughput goals.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, equipment performance, and overall efficiency.
• Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and expertise on manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment.
• Foster a positive team environment built on trust, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Assess training needs and deliver instruction on equipment operation, work procedures, and safety practices.
• Monitor employee performance and provide real-time coaching, feedback, and technical support.
• Motivate team members to achieve productivity targets, quality expectations, and production deadlines.
• Partner with leadership by providing input and feedback for employee performance evaluations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and personal performance.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring:

High School diploma or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
Previous manufacturing leadership experience preferred
Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
Knowledge of production processes, quality controls, and other techniques in the functional areas
Able to work in a fast-paced, team oriented work environment
Able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem solving skills

What's In It For You:

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!