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Manufacturing Team Lead 1 (1st Shift, 5X8)

Cottage Grove, MN, USFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a production line of 5-40 associates to meet planned output, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics using AMS tools.

Role type

Manufacturing Team Lead (1st Shift)

Builds

Residential windows, doors, and fenestration products

Domain

Manufacturing / Home Improvement

Required skills

Production line management, AMS tools application, continuous improvement (5S, PDCA, 5 Why), safety compliance, employee coaching and training, problem-solving, Microsoft Office

Preferred skills

Lean training or certification, machine diagnostic skills, preventative maintenance knowledge

Technologies

AMS tools, PVA, run charts, CI boards, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous production flow and meet SQDC metrics; Facilitate training and maintain cross-training matrix; Lead daily Tier 1 meetings and drive employee engagement; Execute standard work audits and corrective actions; Enforce safety procedures and address concerns; Support other production areas as needed

Seniority

Individual Contributor, Team Lead