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)

Perks & Benefits

Perks & Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

About Sika

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.