Team Lead

Nexthermal Corporation is looking for a creative, mechanically inclined individual with experience leading in a manufacturing environment. This person would be part of the team working to improve Nexthermal products or create effective solutions including products for customers. Our culture is one of learning and seeks to develop thermal solution experts who can roll up their sleeves, fully understand an application and help develop solutions. The production Team Lead supervises the daily activities of a specific production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Team Lead’s also coordinate work schedules, staffing requirement and producation sequences to maximize productivity.· Establish team goals that align with the organizational goals and business needs. Work with scheduling team to find a true daily average for area.· Lead the activities of all personnel related to daily numbers, scrap activities and any open issues supporting the team’s success against established metrics.· Coordinate, drive and assist in the prioritization of daily activities to meet production goals and ensure daily numbers are hit.· Analyze/investigate production issues, and work with the team to investigate trends, conduct root cause analysis and recommend and implement corrective actions for processes.· Prepare a daily plan for the following day of production.· Lead team is stretching in the morning and afternoon to help prevent injury. Also, strive to make all work cells/stations to be ergonomically friendly.· Clean and organize area daily.· Review BOMs and Routes with team including engineering when issues need correcting.· Update Operations Management to support operational success.· Coach others on procedures, teamwork, etc, and lead by example, exemplify positive behavior.· Identify opportunities and implement productivity improvements.· Assist in the training of new personnel, as required.· Employee’s yearly reviews for personnel that are assigned to you.Skills:- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage team tasks and schedules- Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and adjust team strategies accordingly2-3 years previous leadership/supervisoryMust have exceptional problem-solving abilities.Must be able to work independently.Must be detail oriented and organized.Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hourExpected hours: 45 – 50 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceShift:* Day shiftExperience:* Leadership: 2 years (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Battle Creek, MI 49037: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12