Assembly Team Lead

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Effectively select, develop/maintain position specific training programs.
• deliver performance feedback and disciplinary action to assigned staff to promote a collaborative and motivated production environment.
• Review and approve weekly time records for assigned employees.
• Conduct scheduled safety audits and ensure employees follow established safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with outside vendor and, schedule on-site services to resolve quality related issues.
• Work with key partners to collaborate, plan and implement process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate, disposition, and process rejects according to established policy and practices.
• Monitor supplier product quality, inventory levels and initiate replenishment order for consumables supplies.
• Define, measure and report on production metrics and utilize information to formulate objectives for staff.
• Observe production schedule and identify and resolve barriers to resolve day to day production issues to ensure customer deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Conduct department meetings to communicate status on relevant items and ensure company policies are being followed.
• Maintain shortage list related to production and follow up on missing components.
• Working with assigned Manufacturing Engineer, address quality related issues and implement recommended solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 3 years' experience in Production environment, with proven track record of problem-solving skills, cost management, and high-performance team interaction.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in direct employee supervision required.
• Responsible for selection, performance management, and disciplinary activities for all direct reports.
• Strong communication skills essential, both verbal and written, and able to work within a collaborative team environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.
• Exposure to lean concepts and experience with Kaizen highly desirable.

Benefits of Employment: In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, employer sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA), and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Pay Transparency: Anticipated starting wage: $32 per hour DOE Bonus Opportunity.

About Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company, a subsidiary of Federal Signal

Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality pavement marking equipment, specializing in the production of road striping and maintenance machinery. We serve a wide array of clients, including government agencies, private contractors, and municipalities, providing innovative solutions that enhance roadway safety and operational efficiency. Our commitment to quality, safety, and service excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at  All other applications must be submitted online.

Salary : $32