Team Lead Second Shift

The role

The Team Lead is a working leader who guides a small team of 8–10 operators or technicians. You will execute daily tasks on the line while ensuring work is completed on time and to standard.

What you will do

• Work alongside operators to execute daily tasks within assigned station or cell.
• Monitor team adherence to takt time and schedule.
• Escalate risks or issues to the Work Center Supervisor.
• Provide peer coaching, task coordination, and informal training support.
• Assist in managing material readiness, tool availability, and workstation organization (5S).
• Support quality checks and ensure standard work instructions are followed.
• Lead daily team huddles and communicate shift goals.
• Update production boards as needed.
• Model safe work behaviors and reinforce safety policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and performance in a hands-on role.
• Strong understanding of standard work, quality expectations, and takt time principles.
• Good communication and peer leadership skills.
• Willingness to support and coach others while performing production work.

Nice to have

• Experience with Lean tools (5S, standard work, visual boards)
• Peer mentorship or informal training
• Light troubleshooting or escalation awareness
• Basic familiarity with ERP or work instruction systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

About the company

IEM builds electrical distribution systems and delivers solutions for complex power needs. The company has been operating for 75 years.