Millerbernd Manufacturing in Winsted, MN is seeking a skilled Team Lead to join the team. In this role you would be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing is carried out (and the end product is produced) in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way while still maintaining overall product quality. The Team Lead is responsible to provide tactical leadership to assigned team in the fabrication /manufacture of various products in accordance with product specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Train and cross train the area in accordance to work instructions/standard operating procedures and customer requirements.
• Assure that all safety requirements (including training and PPE) are being met
• May either act as the trainer for the area or identifies and ensures training of new hires is conducted in a satisfactory and responsible way
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts making recommendations as necessary
• May conduct meetings (start-up)
• Will be responsible for meeting production numbers and quality requirements for the group; plans the daily activities. Monitors the performance of shop floor employees.
• Will/may inspect work orders for proper completion and assure proper parts and sign-offs are being met
• Promote a positive team environment; drives inclusion
• Acts as the first line of escalation for employee questions and concerns
• Communicates management directives including policies; provides clarity of policies as necessary
• May / will give input regarding production, quality, and attitude of employees in area of responsibility while maintaining confidentiality
• Audits processes
• Consistently demonstrate and promote MMC Core Values
• May monitor and update timecards in ADP.

Education & Experience

• Preferred candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent and prior experience in leadership role. Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings, or demonstrated aptitude
• Ability to perform basic shop math functions
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems, make decisions, and direct action
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork and engineering documentation
• Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting in English
• Capacity to effectively and professionally adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to work well with all employees and earn mutual respect
• Work with others as part of a high performance team
• Accept and apply on the job training to advance your skill level
• Remain positive in challenging workplace situations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, and Word

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrual begins on day 1!
• Paid Holidays, Including Your Birthday
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Insurance Plans Designed for You!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (75% Wage Coverage)
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k match up to 4%
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

The Millerbernd Experience: Work hard, be heard, get recognized. Millerbernd’s hard-working, driven team members manufacture DOT lighting poles, traffic signal structures, and industrial rolled rings and cylinders. Their daily efforts lead to the overall success of the company, so we work to ensure they’re recognized and rewarded. We offer hands-on training to encourage ongoing professional growth in a safe, secure and collaborative work atmosphere.

What Makes Millerbernd Unique?
Monthly Incentives (celebrate reached goals), Recognition (achievement & performance), Branded Rewards (clothing, event tickets, etc.), Schedule Options (4-10's or weekend shifts), Seen and Heard, Welder Training (onsite and paid!), Growth Support (tuition reimbursement), and Profit Sharing Bonus.
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