Team Lead

Responsibilities & Opportunities

Sika is looking for an experienced and safety-focused Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for guiding a team of operators, ensuring production goals are met, maintaining safety and quality standards, and coordinating with other departments for smooth operations.

• Champion and enforce all safety, environmental, and site policies. Lead by example and support incident reporting, inspections, and safety documentation.
• Supervise production staff to meet daily schedules, optimize output, and minimize downtime.
• Train, guide, and support new and current team members; promote teamwork and accountability.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules and workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Communicate with maintenance on equipment issues and assist with troubleshooting.
• Complete shift reports, downtime logs, and production documentation accurately.
• Manage break schedules to keep production lines running efficiently.
• Provide feedback on employee performance, attendance, and training progress.
• Operate forklifts and production equipment; perform equipment setup, basic maintenance, and cleaning.
• Ensure proper handling of raw materials, waste, and inventory; conduct cycle counts and assist with full inventories.
• Work closely with Quality Control to ensure products meet specifications and documentation is accurate.
• Maintain clear communication with other shifts and departments to ensure continuity.
• Lead housekeeping efforts and ensure a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and follow all standard operating procedures.

Preferred Skills

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong communication and basic math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages)
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot production processes
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Willing to work any shift and overtime as needed
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Forklift experience preferred (training provided)