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Team Lead, Manufacturing
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- Full-time
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- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Team Lead, Manufacturing

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St. Louis, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Leadership training provided
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Manufacturing management
Team supervision
Process improvement standards implementation
Coaching
High school diploma or GED
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing manufacturing teams
Operational excellence initiatives
Manufacturing company experience
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Team building

Full Job Description

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

At Watlow’s Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it's a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.

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We are hiring a: Team Lead, Manufacturing

St. Louis, MO
As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you will lead a team of production operators to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets that meet customer demand and support Value Stream goals. You’ll drive improvement efforts using the Watlow Business System (WBS) and foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence. You’ll use problem-solving and coaching skills to build team capability, improve processes, and deliver superior results.
What You’ll Do

Lead daily production activities to ensure SQDC goals are met in assigned cells.
Support and drive continuous improvement using Lean and WBS methodologies.
Manage team performance, attendance, and manpower allocation to meet capacity needs.
Solve problems quickly using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methods.
Foster a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment through 6S and MDI practices.
Collaborate with leadership, Human Resources, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) teams on staffing and safety initiatives.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certificate preferred.
3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production leadership.
Leadership training or prior supervisory experience preferred.
Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
Ability to use data to drive decisions and performance improvements.
Experience with Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and WBS tools.
Proficiency with time and attendance systems and basic computer applications, preferred.

Other Requirements:

Ability to work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and stand or move frequently throughout the shift.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

Annual Incentive Program
401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
Wellness incentives
Employee Personal Assistance Program
Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [email protected].

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