Duke Manufacturing Company has an opening for a Lead Team Member to join our Production team at our Sedalia, Missouri location! Duke is a modern food service equipment manufacturer, family owned and operated for nearly 100 years with more than 700 employees worldwide! Our Purpose is to Nourish Our World and an important way we strive to do so is to create a work environment that encourages each individual to find their passion and grow to their full potential.

As a family-owned business we take a long-term view, providing stable employment in a team-based environment; training, feedback & development; and opportunities to advance in skills, responsibility and leadership. Duke employees are passionate about succeeding, open to new possibilities, and we are always learning and improving. Our culture is centered on our Values such as Courage, Doing the Right Thing, Honesty, Dignity and Humility. We strive to live these out as we serve our customers and teammates every day. It's what our employees and customers have come to expect and enjoy!

Are you interested in growing your career? Our career ladders provide pathways for both personal and professional growth. Through development plans and ongoing training, we empower you to reach new heights in your career. Join us and discover a workplace where your potential is nurtured, your achievements are celebrated, and your career aspirations become reality!

Lead Team Member Job Summary

The Lead position assists the Supervisor with ensuring department goals are met by leading and coordinating the activities of team members within the department. They collaborate with the Supervisor to see that all team members properly trained, receive regular job performance feedback and are safety conscience at all times. Lead team members coach and supporting systems, policies and procedures. Lead team members contribute to Duke's work environment and culture of "Your Solutions Partner."

Some of the characteristics of a successful Duke Lead Team Member:

Safety-Oriented: Strong focus on maintaining a safe working environment.

Team Leadership: Able to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey instructions clearly and effectively.

Decision Making: Strong decision-making abilities, especially under pressure.

Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Collaborative: Works well with other departments, such as quality control, maintenance, and supply chain.

Adaptability: Flexible and open to change, able to adapt to new methods and technologies.

Training and Development: Invests in the continuous development of team members' skills.

Data-Driven: Uses data and metrics to drive decisions and improvements.

Education & Experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent required; Associates or Technical degree a plus!
• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience; Lean/CI Manufacturing Experience a plus!
• Some form of leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Office O365 applications (such as Email and Teams)
• Ability to use ERP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, EPICOR)

Duke Benefits

Duke Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 2 weeks vacation
  • Allotment of paid (sick) leave hours
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• FSA and HSA options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• And more!

See attached job description for full details of the Production Lead Team Member role.

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