Production Team Lead
Location: Belmond, IA
Reports to: Site Leader
Position Summary
At TriRinse, we believe that people come first. As a Production Team Lead, you will drive daily teamwork and ownership for safe, quality production. This hands-on role requires leadership skills and commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
- Manage and coordinate daily production, from startup to shutdown, ensuring smooth workflow, optimal resource utilization, proper equipment maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and achievement of desired results.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices within the production environment.
- Report all safety incidents/near misses and work with SHE Director and Department Leader to close gaps in a timely manner.
- Manage and monitor quality control measures, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Continually seek improvement opportunities and take appropriate partners in driving change
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to production team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Serve as right-hand partner and first-line backup for Site Leader and Assistant Site Leader
- Participate in the development and implementation of production plans, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
- As needed, provide technical troubleshooting of processes, equipment and products.
- Conduct team huddles at the beginning and end of each shift, to ensure understanding of and alignment with daily/weekly goals.
- Periodically audit area for organization of tools, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.
- Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience in a frontline leadership role, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment - experience in the agriculture or chemical industries a plus
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership qualities – integrity, professionalism, care, and an ability to motivate and develop team members
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - experience with production management software a plus
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Environmental Conditions: Industrial warehouse environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the team member assigned to this job. All team members must comply with company policies and applicable laws.
