You walk the floor before the bell, scan KPIs, and gather your 8–12 operators for a crisp pre-shift huddle. Safety, quality, HR notes, today27s takt and output goals 2D2D everyone leaves clear. Through the day you coach, remove roadblocks, and keep standards visible: Hour-by-Hour boards updated, 5S audits completed, DuPont STOP observations logged, and work stacks aligned. When a systemic snag appears, you escalate promptly to the Group Leader, then sync with other Team Leads for a smooth handoff to the next shift. Throughout, you27re growing people27s capability while using SAP and Standard Work to keep production flowing.
Core responsibilities
Onboard and train new team members; act as the primary point of contact for new additions.
Lead daily pre-shift meetings focused on safety, quality, HR updates, and production targets.
Ensure safe work practices; verify use of proper PPE and obtain PPE when needed.
Champion continuous improvement by surfacing, supporting, and implementing team ideas.
Escalate production or systemic issues to the Group Leader in a timely manner.
Maintain shift-to-shift communication with other Team Leads and Leaders.
Update and manage KPIs and relevant area/zone metrics.
Create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
Complete Hour by Hour Boards, 5S Audits, DuPont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks.
Navigate conflict toward resolution with coaching support from Group and Area Leaders.
Use SAP to support and execute manufacturing processes.
Perform other duties as required.
What you bring
Experience leading others in a work or volunteer setting.
Understanding of manufacturing processes (preferred).
A people-first, servant-leadership mindset.
Clear written and verbal communication; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership capability.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical and screening requirements
Standing long period, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending
Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Stable, growing manufacturing environment with a team that sets you up to succeed.
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid vacation in your first year
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
Safety Recognition Program
Medical plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) Plan
11 Company-Paid Holidays
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, with option to purchase additional
Company-paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
Annual wage increases
About the work culture
Alliance Laundry Systems operates with integrity in a fast-paced, structured environment. Clear standards, practical direction, and strong team support ensure you can lead confidently and grow your team27s capability.
Compliance note
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ripon, WI
Skills
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Laundryunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
SAPunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Servant leadershipunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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