
Oatey Company
A leading provider of plumbing, heating, and cooling products for residential and commercial markets.
Team Lead I - Third Shift
Oversee third-shift production flow, managing resources, safety, quality, and training.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position ensures a smooth flow of operations in an assigned area by organizing resources, managing start‑up activities, and maintaining safety, quality, and operational goals daily. It also involves training team members and fostering effective communication across shifts. • Complete production records and data entry (DPRs, process monitors, production summaries, etc.). • Assist with changeovers, line flushes, and oversee downtime clean‑up activities. • Perform material handling and coordinate with production supply to replenish materials. • Achieve production standards, report downtime and work reassignment to supervisor. • Audit work areas per SOP to ensure procedural compliance and product conformance. • Verify raw material accuracy against bill of materials and work assignments. • Startup equipment, adjust line speeds, and conduct quality inspections with documentation. • Maintain departmental inspection records and uphold 6S housekeeping standards. • Provide on‑the‑job training for new or temporary associates on safety, quality, and productivity. • Participate in continuous improvement meetings (CIP), problem‑resolution, and LEAN events. • Utilize visual tools, update display boards, and document changes per ISO guidelines. • Follow all safety procedures, ensure machine guards, chemical handling, signage, and wear required PPE.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data entry
- ▸changeovers
- ▸material handling
- ▸equipment startup
- ▸quality inspection
- ▸safety procedures
What You Bring
Candidates must be fluent in English, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment. Required competencies include basic math, problem solving, teamwork, knowledge of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, machine guarding, OSHA), and basic computer skills with MS Office. • Demonstrate English fluency, strong communication, team‑building, basic math and problem‑solving skills. • Possess knowledge of lockout/tagout, machine guarding, OSHA standards, and basic MS Office. • Have at least two years of manufacturing/distribution experience in the department. • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Requirements
- ▸english
- ▸ms office
- ▸lockout tagout
- ▸osha
- ▸manufacturing exp
- ▸high school
Benefits
At Oatey you can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high‑performance environment where the company cares about employees, customers, and the world. The culture values collaboration, creative thinking, and rewarding ideas, leading many associates to stay and grow long‑term. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and at least two years of manufacturing or distribution experience in the department is preferred. Oatey offers generous total rewards, including paid time off, company holidays, 401(k) matching, comprehensive health insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and extensive well‑being resources.
Work Environment
Onsite