Team Lead Playcraft Systems

Role: Team Lead

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety First

Enforce all workplace safety procedures and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Conduct regular safety audits inspections and drills.

Lead by example to foster a culture of safety and accountability.

2. Quality Control

Monitor production activities to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Work closely with quality assurance teams to identify and correct defects.

Maintain accurate documentation of quality checks and improvement actions.

3. Efficient Resource Allocation

Schedule and allocate manpower materials and equipment efficiently.

Minimize downtime and material waste through proactive planning and coordination.

Adjust resource allocation as needed to meet changing demands.

4. Effective Communication

Serve as a liaison between management and frontline employees.

Facilitate team meetings shift handovers and issue reporting.

Encourage open dialogue and resolve interpersonal or process-related conflicts.

5. Training and Development

Provide onboarding and ongoing training for team members.

Identify skill gaps and coordinate with HR or training departments for support.

Mentor employees for growth and succession planning.

6. Performance Monitoring

Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular reviews.

Track production metrics and team KPis (Key Performance Indicators).

Provide constructive feedback and initiate corrective actions when necessary.

7. Problem-Solving

identify root causes of production issues and implement effective solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations.

Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects.

8. Adaptability

Adjust workflows in response to production schedule changes or urgent issues.

Manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.

Support the implementation of new systems products or procedures.

9. Team Building

Foster a respectful inclusive and motivated team culture.

Recognize and celebrate team achievements.

Promote collaboration and mutual support among team members.

10. Continuous Improvement

Encourage employee suggestions for operational improvements.

Implement lean manufacturing principles where applicable.

Stay current on industry trends and recommend best practices.

Position Qualifications:

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Knowledge of safety and quality standards (e.g. ISO OSHA)

Combination of education and work-related experience a plus

3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

High school diploma or equivalent Associates or Bachelors degree in production and operations management preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software

Must adapt to general knowledge of company products and procedures

Must have general working knowledge of accounting methods and cost control procedures

Must be able to read analyze and interpret blueprints customer specifications general business periodicals technical procedures or governmental regulations

Must be able to write reports and business correspondence

Must be able to effectively present information and answer questions from managers customers and other employees of the organization

Must be able to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Expected Key Competencies:

Analytical decision-making

Communication

Learning and development

Planning and organizing

Professionalism and integrity

Financial management

Risk-taking/creative thinking

Teamwork and relationship-building

Results orientation

EEO accountability

Managing others

Expected Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time

Must be able to lift push or pull materials up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work and interface in a warehouse environment

Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures

Must be willing to travel occasionally if required

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or age.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at ext. 140 or .

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Required Experience:

Manager