Production Team Lead

Teknicote, a division of BEST Engineered Surface Technologies, is one of the largest contract surface finishing operations in the United States residing in a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility. Teknicote’ s facilities provide automatic, semi-automatic, and manual coating services in a vast array of finishes. From a small, deep-drawn brass tube to a large, galvanneal sheet metal telecommunications cabinet. Teknicote can provide a protective, high quality, decorative or functional finish on 1 or 1 million units. Offering flexibility, customized service, and modern techniques, Teknicote approaches each job with individualized attention as we have for nearly 50 years.

Become a part of a dedicated team that prides itself in its ability to quickly respond to customer demands and the rapid turnaround of production jobs. In a job-shop environment, our clients require us to deliver quality parts on time from all of our metal finishing operations. We are looking for a Team Lead for each of our departments to add to our growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfil daily production schedules while following and completing production paperwork and routers/travelers as required
• Physically and/or visually inspect and evaluate parts for conformance and quality based on established criteria and specifications
• Motivate and empower the team while providing them with guidance and direction
• Promptly report performance issues to immediate supervisor
• Actively promote all company policies and expectations, especially in support of safety plans and results
• Maintain a positive work environment by regularly communicating with employees on the responding floor and responding to employee issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Maintain well-organized and productive work areas
• Work with others to achieve department and company goals and objectives
• Exemplify and embrace our BEST Values.
• All other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing production environment
• The ability to read English as our routers/travelers are in English
• Highschool diploma or GED
• Knowledge of production procedures with the ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
• Proven attention to detail and analytical skills in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to work with a diverse culture to help ways to improve processes, quality, and safety
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted
• The ability to walk, stand or stoop for an entire shift on a concrete floor
• The ability to exemplify and embrace our BEST values and culture of quality, customer service, safety, and team

Why BEST:

• Growing company
• Competitive compensation plan with weekly pay
• Robust and reasonably affordable benefits package
• Generous paid time off plan with 9 company paid holidays
• 401(k) matching with immediate 100% vesting on employer contributions
• $100 expense reimbursement for steel-toed shoes for safety
• 100% company-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunity for growth and professional development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20