Team Lead - 1st shift CP Fab or Machining area

Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by our core values: respectful and humbly confident, a positive attitude and solutions-oriented, a great reputation every day, loyal and united, working together, and results-driven. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join a growing team committed to excellence and shared success.

The Opportunity: The Team Lead is responsible for providing tactical leadership to assigned team in the fabrication / manufacture of products in accordance with standard work and manufacturing processes while maintaining company core values and safety standards. This Team Lead role is leading the 1st shift team within our Circular Products (CP) Winsted Team.

Job Title: Team Lead - Fab area or Machining area

Location: Winsted, MN

Salary Range: $29.76 - $35.33/hour (Non-Exempt)

(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)

Incentive Bonus Structure: Freight Train Profit Sharing - Average of +$3.50/hour based on meeting goals

Shift Schedule: 1st shift: Monday - Thursday 5am - 3pm

Shift Differential: 1st shift - N/A

As a Team Lead, you will:

• Quality performance on the team
• Flow of orders within team including Material Handling
• Engagement of the team
• Selection of the team members
• Train and cross train the area in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Supports material handling for team directly
• May either act as the trainer for the area of identifies and ensures training of new hires is conducted satisfactorily
• Lead Tier 1 meetings with direct reports
• Accountable for meeting production and quality requirements for the group
• Plans daily activities; resources vacancies on team
• Monitors the performance of team; provides feedback verbally and escalates for written performance documentation to Supervisor
• Promotes a positive team environment; drives inclusion
• Acts as the first line of escalation for employee needs
• Communicates organization priorities and policies; provides clarity of policies as necessary
• Completes timecards, writes performance reviews and provides input on compensation for team
• Completes maintenance or facilities requests when needed

Safety Expectations as a Team Lead:

• Be a safety champion on and off the production floor
• Wear and ensure all team members wear proper PPE while on the production floor
• Follow and enforce all safety policies
• Train new hires on emergency preparedness expectations
• Establish and sustain a safe and hazard free workplace through processes and procedures
• Participate in safety recognition at Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings
• Report and investigate safety incidents and near misses; provide incident and near-miss updates during Tier 2 meetings
• Inform team members of safety updates, processes/procedures, and policy changes
• Onboard new hires specific to their role(s) and safety expectations; continue training with team members on their role(s) and safety expectations
• Complete all safety trainings
• Complete one (1) CI Safety Cards/month
• Complete OSHA 10 Hour
• Monitor completion of actions from the Safety Champion each week and provide updates during Tier 1 meetings

Role Qualifications as a Team Lead:

• Preferred candidates will have prior experience in leadership role

• Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered

• Experience either leading a team in manufacturing or being an informal leader

• Preferred candidates will have experience in metal fabrication

• Ability to perform basic shop math functions

• Ability to solve practical problems, make decisions and direct action

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing paperwork and engineering documentation

• Ability to work well with all employees and earn mutual respect

• Ability to take initiative

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and easily adapt to change

• Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings, or demonstrated aptitude

• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English

What we offer for employment:

Comprehensive Benefits -

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) - For medical and dependent care expenses
• Life & Disability Insurance - Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits - Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance

Financial Security -

• 401(k) with up to 4% Match - Immediate vesting
• Incentive Pay - Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based "Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)"Incentive plans
• This team incentive plan has a weekly goal and a weekly stretch goal
• If goals are achieved, the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employee

Work-Life Balance -

• Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support services
• Onsite Training - Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
• Uniform Subsidy - For eligible roles

Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer -

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Ready to shape your future with us?

Apply today and discover what's possible at Millerbernd.