Team Lead/Supervisor

MWI Components, located in Spencer, IA, is looking for a hands-on Production Team Lead who takes pride in quality work and helping others succeed. If you lead by example, solve problems, and hold yourself and your team accountable, we’d like to hear from you.

Learn more about MWI: https://www.mwicomponents.com/apply

Position opening at our climate-controlled West Facility in Spencer!

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Summary

The Production Team Lead is a hands-on leader who helps the department meet production goals, deliver quality products, and build a dependable, skilled team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this position coordinates daily workflow, supports employee training and performance, and ensures work orders are completed accurately and on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production and Quality

• Coordinate the department’s production schedule and ensure work orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Prioritize daily workflow and direct team members to time-sensitive tasks.
• Work alongside team members to gather materials and assemble products according to company procedures and quality standards.
• Verify that products are properly packaged and labeled before moving to the next stage.
• Identify production issues, address their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurring errors.
• Maintain accurate inventory through Kanban maintenance, cycle counts, and tracking of non-production scrap.

Team Leadership

• Actively participate in Team Lead meetings by raising concerns, contributing solutions, and following through on agreed actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve processes, productivity, and quality while reducing errors, waste, and costs.
• Set clear expectations for attendance, performance, quality, safety, and teamwork, and hold team members accountable for meeting them.
• Train and coach team members on job responsibilities and established procedures, reinforcing consistent work practices.
• Communicate concerns to the Manufacturing Manager and assist with disciplinary actions when needed.
• Provide meaningful input for employees and peer performance reviews, including recommendations for development, advancement, or corrective action.
• Review and approve department schedules and timecards, including overtime and vacation requests.

What You Bring

• A two-year associate's degree, or equivalent experience, and two years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, measurements, and basic work documents.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, measuring).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50–75 lbs as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Punctual and reliable.

Why Join MWI?

• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• On-the-job training provided
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,724 - $60,644