Location: Shelbyville Tennessee
Reports To: Production Supervisor
The Team Lead Fold Department supports daily production operations for the announcement folding area. This role ensures machines are running properly materials flow efficiently associates have clear direction and quality and safety standards are met. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced production environment.
Lead daily folding operations
Oversee machine setups productivity and workflow
Ensure materials boards and supplies are staged properly
Assist operators with daily production needs
Support machine operation
Set up adjust and operate folding/gluing equipment
Make minor repairs and troubleshoot routine issues
Verify quality quantity and specifications throughout the shift
Provide team direction
Assign tasks to operators and material handlers
Train new team members on equipment safety and quality checks
Monitor work performance and support corrective action as needed
Manage material handling
Use palette jacks to move materials and work-in-progress
Track WIP and keep accurate production counts
Maintain clean organized work areas
End-of-shift responsibilities
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork
Ensure accurate reporting of production scrap and downtime
Other duties as assigned
Support process improvements
Assist leadership with daily problem-solving
High school diploma or GED
One to two years manufacturing or production experience
Prior team lead or leadership experience preferred
Ability to operate production equipment (or learn quickly)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Basic computer and data entry skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
| Function | Time |
|---|---|
| Machine setup operation adjustments | 30 percent |
| Directing team members & workflow | 30 percent |
| Troubleshooting & minor repairs | 20 percent |
| End-of-shift duties & paperwork | 10 percent |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 percent |
| Safety & housekeeping | 5 percent |
Frequent standing walking lifting pushing pulling bending twisting
Regular use of hands and fingers to operate machinery
Use of palette jacks and material handling tools
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Exposure to noise heat humidity and production machinery
Extended or irregular hours may be required
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