Dayshift Manufacturing Team Lead

Position Overview

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company and enjoying a Total Rewards package along with the opportunity to grow your career. The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for providing daily direction, support, and guidance to team members. You will oversee the production flow of a cell, ensuring high product quality while coordinating resources and activities. This role requires managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working a 12-hour shift (5:45 am – 6 pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a safety leader by putting safety first in all responsibilities and working with the EHS Manager to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and update daily production schedules and assign daily preventative maintenance to Technicians.
• Utilize all resources (people and equipment) to eliminate backlogs and control production pace.
• Coordinate and monitor both the training of new Manufacturing Technicians and the cross-training within the cell.
• Monitor technician productivity, scrap reports, and product quality while providing constructive feedback.
• Build and maintain team morale by keeping Manufacturing Technicians motivated and working together effectively.
• Assist with production, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting quality and equipment issues.
• Provide performance feedback regarding production, quality, and attitude to support disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
• Review manufacturing schedules, production pace, scrap deviations, and quality check reports for the cell.
• Write and edit Standard Practices and Standard Procedures for the cell.
• Maintain production and safety inventory.
• Assist in the training of new hires.
• Ensure dependable and reliable attendance.
• Provide backup support for other areas (e.g. Wax Cell, Dip/Dewax, Melt Cell, or Finishing Cell) when production flow is interrupted.
• Operate a forklift (if certified) including loading/unloading trucks and managing incoming/outgoing packages.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or HSED/GED Equivalent is preferred.
• Must possess good computer skills and the ability to learn new skills as needed.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing floor experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read technical documents, write standard reports, and effectively instruct team members.
• Ability to operate various equipment including computers, precision measuring devices, and lifting devices.