Team Lead Second Shift

Industrial Electric Manufacturing
Jacksonville, FL
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on manufacturing experience and a history of peer coaching. This role suits candidates with 2+ years in production or assembly, who thrive in collaborative, on-the-floor environments in Jacksonville, Florida.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience and a track record of mentoring others
    — “Provide peer coaching, task coordination, and informal training support to newer or less experienced team members.”
  • Individuals who can balance operational responsibilities with team leadership
    — “The Team Lead is a working leader responsible for guiding a small team of 8–10 operators or technicians through daily production tasks.”
  • Those with a background in standard work practices and quality management
    — “Support quality checks and ensure standard work instructions are followed; report any deviations.”

Things to consider

  • Requires physical presence on the production floor and adherence to strict safety protocols
    — “Model safe work behaviors and reinforce safety policies among peers.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with standard work and takt time in resume and interview responses
    — “Strong understanding of standard work, quality expectations, and takt time principles.”
  • Showcase ability to manage material readiness and workstation organization
    — “Assist in managing material readiness, tool availability, and workstation organization (5S).”
  • Emphasize participation in continuous improvement initiatives
    — “Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities led by the Supervisor or Operations Manager.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • guiding daily production tasks
  • escalating issues
  • coaching team members
  • managing material readiness
  • supporting quality checks
Typical background
manufacturingproduction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Production ManagementTakt TimeStandard Work PracticesTeam CoachingMaterial ReadinessWorkstation OrganizationQuality ChecksSafety Policies

Preferred

Lean ToolsPeer MentorshipTroubleshooting

Stack & domain

Production Or Assembly ExperienceStandard WorkQuality ExpectationsTakt Time PrinciplesERP Or Work Instruction SystemsReliabilityTeamworkCommunicationPeer LeadershipCoachingElectrical Distribution SystemsManufacturingProductionAssemblyQualityTakt Time

About the role

Original posting from Industrial Electric Manufacturing via Greenhouse

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Job Summary

The Team Lead is a working leader responsible for guiding a small team of 8–10 operators or technicians through daily production tasks. While remaining an active contributor on the line, the Team Lead ensures work is completed on time, to standard, and escalates issues that impact flow, safety, or quality. This role plays a critical part in meeting takt time and fostering adherence to standard work practices.

Essential Functions

Work alongside operators to execute daily tasks within assigned station or cell.

Monitor team adherence to takt time and schedule, escalating risks or issues to the Work Center Supervisor.

Provide peer coaching, task coordination, and informal training support to newer or less experienced team members.

Assist in managing material readiness, tool availability, and workstation organization (5S).

Support quality checks and ensure standard work instructions are followed; report any deviations.

Lead daily team huddles, communicate shift goals, and update production boards as needed.

Model safe work behaviors and reinforce safety policies among peers.

Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities led by the Supervisor or Operations Manager.

Qualifications

2+ years of production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and performance in a hands-on role.

Strong understanding of standard work, quality expectations, and takt time principles.

Good communication and peer leadership skills.

Willingness to support and coach others while performing production work.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Lean tools (5S, standard work, visual boards)

Peer mentorship or informal training

Light troubleshooting or escalation awareness

Basic familiarity with ERP or work instruction systems

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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Source: Industrial Electric Manufacturing careers (Greenhouse)

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