Team Lead - 1st Shift

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The 1st Shift Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage team performance, maintain safety protocols, and coordinate workflow to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Scrap Recording: Accurately track and report scrap materials to minimize waste and improve efficiency.
• Daily Schedules: Organize and communicate daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Quality Standards: Monitor and enforce quality standards throughout the production process.
• Policy Compliance: Hold employees accountable for adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Pre-Shift Meetings: Conduct daily meetings to review goals, safety updates, and operational priorities.
• Audits: Perform regular audits to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Set-Ups: Assist with machine or line setups as needed to maintain production flow.
• Workflow Management: Coordinate the flow and lineup of daily work to optimize efficiency.
• Safety Standards: Promote and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Shipping & Finished Goods: Oversee shipping processes and ensure accurate recording of finished goods.
• Material Ordering: Manage inventory and order materials to support production needs.
• Maintenance Work Orders: Submit and track maintenance work orders to minimize downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Problem solving, 8 waste, 5S.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in production settings.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Proficient in basic computer applications and production tracking systems.
• Computer Knowledge, for example Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.