Assembly Team Lead na Northern Tool + Equipment
Northern Tool + Equipment · Faribault, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Faribault
Manufacturing Faribault, Minnesota
Description
Assembly Team Lead
📌 About the Role
We’re seeking an Assembly Team Lead to join our manufacturing team in Faribault, Minnesota. In this role, you’ll not only assemble products efficiently but also guide and support team members to keep production lines running smoothly. Working closely with the Assembly Supervisor, you’ll help drive safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a positive team environment.
🌟 Key Responsibilities
- Assign work to team members and monitor progress to meet production goals
- Lead daily team meetings to communicate goals, instructions, and updates
- Maintain Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) boards to track and share KPIs
- Perform assembly work when deviations from standard processes occur
- Create and maintain Standard Work documents, SOPs, and work instructions to support team success
- Partner with Continuous Improvement to resolve work abnormalities using Lean problem‑solving methods
- Keep work areas neat and organized in compliance with 5S standards
- Record production time and quantities accurately and on schedule
- Assist in training and retraining team members to ensure skill development
- Inspect Bills of Materials and perform first‑unit quality checks
- Support the Assembly Supervisor in maintaining line flow and meeting efficiency targets
- Promote a safe, positive, and team‑oriented work environment
- Communicate important developments and potential issues to supervisors
✅ Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
- Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles
- Strong attention to detail with ability to read and match numbers accurately
- Clear communication skills (verbal and written)
- Positive attitude with a commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Alignment with Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies
💪 Physical Requirements
- Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
- Regular standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, 50–75 lbs occasionally (with assistance)
- Good vision (depth perception and focus adjustment)
- Ability to talk and hear clearly in a production environment
🛡️ Personal Protective Equipment
- Steel‑toe footwear
- Protective eyewear in designated areas
- Hearing protection in designated areas
🎯 Why Join Us?
At Northern Tool + Equipment, you’ll be part of a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As an Assembly Team Lead, you’ll:
- Play a key role in keeping production lines efficient and effective
- Gain leadership experience while mentoring team members
- Work in a collaborative environment that supports growth and innovation
- Contribute to a company known for its strong values and commitment to excellence
- The salary range for this role is $22.50/hour - $27/hour, depending on qualifications and experience
- The work schedule for this role is 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, with overtime sometimes required on Fridays
