Coaching, Identify Issues, Industrial Organization, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager
️ Operations Team Lead
Industrial Manufacturing | People Leadership | 24/7 Operations
A confidential industrial organization is seeking an experienced Operations Team Lead to supervise and coordinate frontline hourly teams in a high‑output, safety‑critical manufacturing environment.
This role is best suited for a hands‑on industrial leader who thrives in fast‑paced operations, can lead union or hourly workforces, and is comfortable making real‑time decisions to keep production running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and support hourly production teams during assigned shifts
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and plant policies
- Coordinate daily production activities, staffing, and workflow to meet output and quality targets
- Address operational issues in real time, including equipment, staffing, and production disruptions
- Provide coaching, feedback, and accountability to develop team performance
- Partner cross‑functionally with maintenance, operations, and leadership teams
- Prepare the operation for shift transitions and ensure seamless hand‑offs
- Complete production reports and communicate issues, incidents, or risks to leadership
What We're Looking For
- Proven people leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Background in industrial or heavy manufacturing operations required
- Leadership experience guidelines: 5–7 years of team leadership or supervisory experience, or
- 2–4 years of leadership experience paired with direct hands‑on industry experience
- Comfortable supervising hourly teams in continuous or 24/7 operations
- Strong safety mindset and ability to lead in high‑accountability environments
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot operational bottlenecks
- Experience working in or alongside union environments is strongly preferred
Work Schedule: On site
Compensation: $85-95k
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
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