Manufacturing Team Lead

About the Position

Thermal Corporation is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Team Lead to guide a team of approximately eight manufacturing technicians in our band heater manufacturing operation.

This is a working leadership position for someone who enjoys manufacturing, solving problems, helping employees succeed, and keeping production running efficiently. The Team Lead will work closely with the Manufacturing Manager to meet production schedules, maintain product quality, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure employees follow established safety and operating procedures.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, mechanically inclined leader who can balance hands-on production work with daily team coordination, employee training, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of approximately eight manufacturing technicians.
• Assign work and communicate production priorities to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Monitor production progress and address routine workflow issues.
• Support hands-on manufacturing activities when needed to maintain production flow.
• Ensure employees follow established manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Help reduce scrap, remakes, rework, and production delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing processes.
• Train and cross-train employees to improve team capabilities and flexibility.
• Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and excellent housekeeping.
• Monitor employee performance and provide routine coaching and feedback.
• Report production problems, material shortages, equipment issues, and employee concerns to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate daily results and outstanding issues.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required; prior team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing drawings, and product specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality standards and workplace safety practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assign work, coach employees, and hold team members accountable in a fair and professional manner.
• Basic computer skills for production records and reporting.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform hands-on manufacturing work as needed.

Experience with band heaters, electrical heating elements, thermal sensors, or similar manufactured products is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a leader who leads by example, takes ownership of production results, and understands that quality and efficiency begin on the manufacturing floor.

The successful candidate will help translate the Manufacturing Manager's goals into daily results while creating a team environment built on accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates primarily in a manufacturing environment and involves working around production equipment, tools, materials, and finished products.

The role requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and handle materials as needed. Occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 20 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Schedule

• Hourly Pay Range: $27.00/hour to $32.00/hour
• Full-time position
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Day shift
• Overtime may be required
• No routine travel expected

This is an hourly, nonexempt position. All hours worked will be recorded and compensated in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person