Team Leader Jobs in Texas

Production Team Leader - 2nd shift, $18.00 + Shift Premium

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You’ll Do:

As a Production Team Leader, you’ll be part of our Mission team located in Mission, TX. You’ll get to:

• Report equipment, personnel and process issues to the Department Supervisor.
• Monitor and enforce safety practices/techniques, including proper use of PPE and machine guarding, to maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct monthly safety discussions with team members.
• Ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Develop and implement cross-training programs to enhance team flexibility and effectiveness.
• Assign, Prioritize and direct all work activities within the assigned areas.
• Serve as back up to the Supervisor for designated duties.
• Facilitate communication within the department and with other departments as needed.
• Identify and Resolve issues to improve customer satisfaction and productivity.
• Supports Lean & Kaizen initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides measurable data and reports as required.
• Motivate and coach team members to achieve their best performance.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Assign individuals to specific job tasks based on operational needs.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential problems to the Supervisor.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Who You Are:

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience of production/manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership or supervisory skills.
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required; associate degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to train, mentor and coach team members. Strong verbal and written communication skills to conduct shift briefings and reports to management.
• Experience with production scheduling, tracking KPIs and ensuring quality standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Ability to resolve production issues and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-confident, motivated, and proactive.
• Schedule Flexibility. Must be able to rotate shifts and work overtime if needed to assist business needs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

What You’ll Receive:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company and #2 security solutions provider, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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