Job Description

2nd Shift - Manufacturing Team Leader

Onsite – Manchester, TN

Who We Are: 

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Manufacturing Floor Lead is a working leader responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient, and quality-driven manufacturing of products across the production floor. This role provides day-to-day leadership to production employees and leads while maintaining operational excellence, ensuring standards related to safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are met or exceeded.

What You Will Do:

• Lead by example and coordinate daily activities of production team members in assigned manufacturing areas while modeling company values and expectations.
• Direct production operations and Leads to meet safety, quality, schedule adherence, and efficiency objectives.
• Maintain and drive Operating Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and efficiency standards across all production lines.
• Lead line startups and changeovers on shop floor in a timely and efficient manner to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for each work cell.
• Operate as a line lead or production operator as necessary to support production schedules.
• Train, coach, and cross-train machine operators and team members on equipment operations, material handling, gauging, documentation, and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with work orders, SOPs, quality specifications, and production documentation requirements.
• Perform routine quality checks including visual inspections, audits, and documentation reviews to ensure product conformity.
• Ensure proper identification, handling, and flow of materials and finished goods within each production cell.
• Maintain adequate material levels within each work cell to support uninterrupted production.
• Monitor production performance metrics, including downtime and output, and report results to supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and use performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives across production areas.
• Communicate production status, issues, and staffing needs to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the production floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant (Visual Factory) production environment.
• Motivate, engage, and support team members while providing coverage for breaks and lunches when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Hours 

 Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong Communication and training skills required.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in equipment setup process execution, and resolution skills in manufacturing operations are keys to success in this position.  
• Ability to provide direction and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  
• Proven problem-solving skills to address and direct a team when schedule changes occur. 
• 5+ years previous manufacturing experience
• Team Lead experience strongly preferred
• Forklift certified (or eligible)
   

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products