Team Leader Jobs in Michigan
Team Leader jobs in Michigan are concentrated in automotive manufacturing, retail operations, healthcare, and logistics, with demand at every level from working supervisors on the plant floor to senior shift leaders managing multi-department teams. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the largest hiring metros, anchored by major employers like General Motors, Meijer, and Henry Ford Health. The most consistent openings are in production supervision, retail team leadership, and clinical unit coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Overall Job Summary
The Team Leader is responsible for supporting Store leadership, delivering Legendary Service, coaching Team Members, and owning assigned sales-floor presentation areas. In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have clear ownership of Power Panels, Clipstrips, Endcaps, Clothing recovery, and assigned BOPIS/OMNI support based on store needs.
Do you love the life out here and want to share it with others? At Tractor Supply we strive to make the life out here a little bit better each day for both our neighbors and our teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
It is essential that you be available, flexible, adaptable, and service-oriented, as you must be able to fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Work scheduled shifts, and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
- Uphold and promote a safe and productive work environment by following and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Deliver Legendary Service and reinforce Leading with Legendary behaviors through Customer engagement, Team Member coaching, and accountability for execution.
- Use A+ Coaching routines to develop Team Members, improve selling behaviors, and reinforce consistent operating standards.
- Deliver Legendary Service and model selling behaviors as one of the top selling Team Members in the store.
- Use A+ Coaching to train, coach, and follow up with Team Members during assigned shifts.
- Own Power Panel execution, maintenance, replenishment, signing, and recovery.
- Own Clipstrip execution, maintenance, replenishment, signing, and recovery.
- Own Endcap execution, maintenance, signing, and recovery.
- Own full weekly Clothing Department recovery, including assigned standards and follow-up.
- Support BOPIS/OMNI execution, including picking, staging, Customer handoff, and follow-up as assigned.
- Lead assigned Team Members during shifts, including task delegation, follow-up, service expectations, and safe work practices.
- Support front-end, sales-floor, recovery, and Customer engagement routines as assigned by the Store Manager or Sales Manager.
- In under $9M stores, report through and receive direction from the Store Manager for assigned area ownership.
- In over $9M stores, report through and receive direction from the Sales Manager for assigned area ownership.
- Support Store recovery while recognizing Power Panels, Clipstrips, Endcaps, and Clothing are owned and maintained through Team Leader area ownership rather than the general Recovery SOP.
- Operate cash register/computer, forklift, and other equipment as needed; assist customers with loading purchases.
- Complete all documentation associated with the above job duties accurately and timely.
- Obtain license or certifications as needed by the business.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Regardless of education level, you must be able to read, write, and count accurately.
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
Ability to perform and execute principle responsibilities of Team Members.
Working Conditions
- Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
- Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours
- Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines
- Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50 pounds, throughout the store.
- Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack).
- Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead.
- Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
- Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift.
- Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
- Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store (e.g. dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register) (forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under the age of 18).
- Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
- Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Ability to process information / merchandise through the point-of-sale system.
- Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
- Ability to successfully complete training and certification to dispense propane, and to dispense propane (propane certification and dispensing requirement does not apply if under the age of 18).
- Ability to successfully complete all required training.
- Ability to travel as required in support of district needs.
- Ability to drive or operate a vehicle for business needs.
- This position is non-sedentary.
- Ability to successfully complete training and certification for various business needs.
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?
You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal
CONNECTION
Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it.
EMPOWERMENT
We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits and total rewards offerings. For full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about!
OPPORTUNITY
A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.
Overall Job Summary
The Team Leader is responsible for supporting Store leadership, delivering Legendary Service, coaching Team Members, and owning assigned sales-floor presentation areas. In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have clear ownership of Power Panels, Clipstrips, Endcaps, Clothing recovery, and assigned BOPIS/OMNI support based on store needs.
Do you love the life out here and want to share it with others? At Tractor Supply we strive to make the life out here a little bit better each day for both our neighbors and our teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
It is essential that you be available, flexible, adaptable, and service-oriented, as you must be able to fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Work scheduled shifts, and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
- Uphold and promote a safe and productive work environment by following and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Deliver Legendary Service and reinforce Leading with Legendary behaviors through Customer engagement, Team Member coaching, and accountability for execution.
- Use A+ Coaching routines to develop Team Members, improve selling behaviors, and reinforce consistent operating standards.
- Deliver Legendary Service and model selling behaviors as one of the top selling Team Members in the store.
- Use A+ Coaching to train, coach, and follow up with Team Members during assigned shifts.
- Own Power Panel execution, maintenance, replenishment, signing, and recovery.
- Own Clipstrip execution, maintenance, replenishment, signing, and recovery.
- Own Endcap execution, maintenance, signing, and recovery.
- Own full weekly Clothing Department recovery, including assigned standards and follow-up.
- Support BOPIS/OMNI execution, including picking, staging, Customer handoff, and follow-up as assigned.
- Lead assigned Team Members during shifts, including task delegation, follow-up, service expectations, and safe work practices.
- Support front-end, sales-floor, recovery, and Customer engagement routines as assigned by the Store Manager or Sales Manager.
- In under $9M stores, report through and receive direction from the Store Manager for assigned area ownership.
- In over $9M stores, report through and receive direction from the Sales Manager for assigned area ownership.
- Support Store recovery while recognizing Power Panels, Clipstrips, Endcaps, and Clothing are owned and maintained through Team Leader area ownership rather than the general Recovery SOP.
- Operate cash register/computer, forklift, and other equipment as needed; assist customers with loading purchases.
- Complete all documentation associated with the above job duties accurately and timely.
- Obtain license or certifications as needed by the business.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Regardless of education level, you must be able to read, write, and count accurately.
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
Ability to perform and execute principle responsibilities of Team Members.
Working Conditions
- Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.
- Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours
- Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines
- Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50 pounds, throughout the store.
- Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack).
- Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead.
- Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
- Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift.
- Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
- Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store (e.g. dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register) (forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under the age of 18).
- Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
- Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
- Ability to process information / merchandise through the point-of-sale system.
- Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
- Ability to successfully complete training and certification to dispense propane, and to dispense propane (propane certification and dispensing requirement does not apply if under the age of 18).
- Ability to successfully complete all required training.
- Ability to travel as required in support of district needs.
- Ability to drive or operate a vehicle for business needs.
- This position is non-sedentary.
- Ability to successfully complete training and certification for various business needs.
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?
You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal
CONNECTION
Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it.
EMPOWERMENT
We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits and total rewards offerings. For full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about!
OPPORTUNITY
A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Team Leader Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Meijer41
- Tractor Supply16
- Target10
- Family Farm and Home10
- Rally House7
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale19
- Retail1
- Automotive1
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in team leader jobs across Michigan.
- Proven supervisory or lead experience managing a team of at least three people
- Demonstrated ability to meet productivity, quality, or service targets consistently
- Strong communication skills to relay priorities between frontline staff and upper management
- Proficiency with scheduling, timekeeping, or workforce management software relevant to the industry
- Experience conducting performance conversations, coaching, or corrective action processes
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a field related to the employer's industry
Team Leader Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a team leader in Michigan?
Most Michigan employers promote team leaders from within or hire candidates with direct supervisory experience in the same industry. In healthcare settings, a relevant clinical license recognized in Michigan through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is typically required before moving into a lead role. In manufacturing and retail, employers look for a combination of tenure in a frontline role, a clean performance record, and completion of any internal leadership development program the company offers.
Which companies hire team leaders in Michigan?
Employers hiring team leaders in Michigan right now include Meijer, Tractor Supply, and Target, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's depth in automotive, healthcare, and large-format retail means team leader openings are posted continuously by production facilities, hospital systems, and distribution centers throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most team leader jobs?
Grand Rapids, Troy, and Lansing have the most team leader openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its concentration of automotive plants, major health systems, and corporate headquarters, while Grand Rapids draws volume from a dense cluster of manufacturers, healthcare networks, and regional retailers that have made it one of the state's most active hiring markets.
Are there remote team leader jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Because most team leader roles involve direct supervision of people on a floor, in a clinic, or at a worksite, remote arrangements are the exception rather than the rule. About 8% of team leader openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in customer service operations, software support teams, or administrative functions where the entire team already works off-site.
How can I get hired as a team leader in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a designated lead or senior associate role at a Michigan employer before applying for full team leader titles. Large Michigan retailers like Meijer and Kroger run structured shift-lead programs that give candidates supervisory reps without a formal management title. In manufacturing, completing a skilled trades apprenticeship or an in-plant quality or process technician role at a Michigan automotive supplier positions you for a working team leader title. A certificate in supervision or operations management from a Michigan community college strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to team leader jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to team leader jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across industries and metro areas. Search the listings by location or specialty, identify the roles that fit your background, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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