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Production Team Leader

Cimarron Trailers, Inc.

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Sumner, IA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Now Hiring: Production Team Lead
Location: Life Line Emergency Vehicles | Full-Time

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for efficiency and quality? Life Line Emergency Vehicles is seeking a Production Team Lead to drive daily operations on our production floor. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a hardworking team to meet production goals while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement every step of the way.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and coordinate daily activities for production team members

  • Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met across shifts

  • Facilitate daily team huddles and set clear performance expectations

  • Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, 5S, or Kaizen principles

  • Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to support team development

  • Monitor key production metrics and recommend actionable improvements

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, quality, engineering) to solve production challenges

  • Track materials and report shortages

  • Maintain accurate shift reports and production documentation

What You Bring:

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree a plus

  • 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership role

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety, and quality standards

  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies strongly preferred

  • A proactive leadership style with strong communication and team-building skills

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems

  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks as needed

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Occasional overtime may be required

Why Join Us?

At Life Line Emergency Vehicles, you're not just building products—you’re helping create vehicles that save lives. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values growth, innovation, and excellence. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a work environment where your leadership truly makes an impact.