Lean Manufacturing Team Lead, Shop-Floor Operations

Alliance Laundry Systems

  • Ripon, WI
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    When a systemic snag appears, you escalate promptly to the Group Leader, then sync with other Team Leads for a smooth handoff to the next shift. Lead daily pre-shift meetings focused on safety, quality, HR updates, and production targets.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRipon, WI

    Description

    A day in this role

    You walk the floor before the bell, scan KPIs, and gather your 8–12 operators for a crisp pre-shift huddle. Safety, quality, HR notes, today27s takt and output goals 2D2D everyone leaves clear. Through the day you coach, remove roadblocks, and keep standards visible: Hour-by-Hour boards updated, 5S audits completed, DuPont STOP observations logged, and work stacks aligned. When a systemic snag appears, you escalate promptly to the Group Leader, then sync with other Team Leads for a smooth handoff to the next shift. Throughout, you27re growing people27s capability while using SAP and Standard Work to keep production flowing.

    Core responsibilities

    • Onboard and train new team members; act as the primary point of contact for new additions.
    • Lead daily pre-shift meetings focused on safety, quality, HR updates, and production targets.
    • Ensure safe work practices; verify use of proper PPE and obtain PPE when needed.
    • Champion continuous improvement by surfacing, supporting, and implementing team ideas.
    • Escalate production or systemic issues to the Group Leader in a timely manner.
    • Maintain shift-to-shift communication with other Team Leads and Leaders.
    • Update and manage KPIs and relevant area/zone metrics.
    • Create, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
    • Complete Hour by Hour Boards, 5S Audits, DuPont Stop Observations, and manage work stacks.
    • Navigate conflict toward resolution with coaching support from Group and Area Leaders.
    • Use SAP to support and execute manufacturing processes.
    • Perform other duties as required.

    What you bring

    • Experience leading others in a work or volunteer setting.
    • Understanding of manufacturing processes (preferred).
    • A people-first, servant-leadership mindset.
    • Clear written and verbal communication; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    • Demonstrated leadership capability.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    Physical and screening requirements

    • Standing long period, sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, bending
    • Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
    • Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check

    Work schedule options

    • 1st Shift: Monday 2D Thursday, 5:00 AM 2D 3:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 5:00 AM 2D 1:00 PM (8 hours)
    • 2nd Shift: Monday 2D Thursday, 3:00 PM 2D 1:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 1:00 PM 2D 9:00 PM (8 hours)
    • 3rd Shift: Monday 2D Thursday, 8:00 PM 2D 6:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Friday, 8:00 PM 2D 4:00 AM (8 hours)
    • Weekend Days: Friday 2D Sunday, 5:00 AM 2D 5:00 PM | Overtime (as needed): Monday 2D Thursday, 5:00 AM 2D 1:00 PM (8 hours)
    • Weekend Nights: Friday 2D Sunday, 5:00 PM 2D 5:00 AM | Overtime (as needed): Monday 2D Thursday, 5:00 PM 2D 1:00 AM (8 hours)

    Why Alliance Laundry Systems

    • Stable, growing manufacturing environment with a team that sets you up to succeed.
    • Employee Referral Bonus
    • Paid vacation in your first year
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
    • Safety Recognition Program
    • Medical plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental and Vision plans
    • 401(k) Plan
    • 11 Company-Paid Holidays
    • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, with option to purchase additional
    • Company-paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
    • Annual wage increases

    About the work culture

    Alliance Laundry Systems operates with integrity in a fast-paced, structured environment. Clear standards, practical direction, and strong team support ensure you can lead confidently and grow your team27s capability.

    Compliance note

    • Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check

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