Special-Lite · 5 hours ago
Associate Team Leader - Prep
Decatur, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSpecial-Lite is seeking an Associate Team Leader - Prep who will provide training and guidance to employees within the assigned department. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and daily production output within the department.
ArchitectureBuilding MaterialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as Production Backup when Team Leader is unavailable or absent
Monitors attendance and approves timecards for reporting team
Records attendance issues; administers attendance related write-ups
Reviews and distributes job folders or work assignments to reporting team
Calls attention to and reviews issues with Shop Sheets, Material or Equipment with Team Leader
Monitor and report production output regarding quality, productivity and other key metrics for the department
Monitor and report inventory levels of production material needed in department
Ensures safety procedures are followed and recommends improvements
Ensure all departmental equipment is set up and functioning correctly
Sets the example for the department
Assists in training new employees or new processes to current employees
Provides feedback and direction to employees
Reports any need for behavioral corrective action to Team Leader
Provides performance feedback of team members to Team Leader
Assists in daily department meetings
Maintains positive relationship within the department by being fair, consistent, and impartial
Maintains a neat, orderly, and organized work area at all times
Performs other related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED is required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program is required
Ability to supervise a team and maintain production schedule in Team Leaders absence
Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of assigned work
Experience working with, and the ability to read measuring devices such as a ruler and measuring tape is required
Understanding of Manufacturing procedures and practices
Excellent communication skills in written and verbal forms
Ability to read, comprehend and carry-out instructions in written, oral and diagram form
Excellent decision making, and problem-solving
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines
Company
Special-Lite
Special-Lite manufactures a range of sustainable architectural aluminum & fiberglass building products for commercial construction projects.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cassandra Brautigam
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Esposito
President & COO
Recent News
2025-12-18
2025-10-09
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