Production Team Leader - Metallics Team Powder Coating

TIGER Drylac USA, Inc. | St. Charles, IL

TIGER Drylac USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to support our manufacturing operations in St. Charles, IL. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for helping drive safe, efficient production while supporting operators, maintaining product quality, and ensuring smooth day-to-day shift operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, is comfortable working directly on the production floor, and can lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, training, and support to production employees.
• Work hands-on during machine changeovers to help ensure timely and efficient production.
• Monitor production processes, equipment operation, and powder usage.
• Verify machine components are properly cleaned and ready for production.
• Understand process settings for various formulas and ensure proper machine settings are being used.
• Operate production equipment and assist with batching or material handling as needed to maintain production uptime.
• Ensure smooth communication and transition between shifts.
• Complete pre-samples and required testing according to established inspection plans.
• Assist with identifying, verifying, and correcting product quality issues.
• Use quality testing equipment and make necessary production corrections, including weighing and adding corrective materials.
• Reinforce proper PPE usage and safe work practices.
• Conduct health and safety audits and assist with accident investigations.
• Promote and reinforce 7S standards and participate in the first responder program.
• Support interviewing and onboarding of new employees.
• Provide ongoing coaching, development, recognition, and performance feedback to team members.
• Complete required production paperwork and collect order-closing information.
• Assist Quality Control with order discrepancies and scrap investigations.
• Follow applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities based on urgency and importance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within 7S, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or Lean Manufacturing environments preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand for periods of up to 12 hours.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coating material, dust, and noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods, including face masks, eye protection, and hearing protection.

About TIGER Drylac

TIGER Drylac is a global manufacturer of high-quality powder coatings with a strong focus on innovation, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Our Production Team Leaders play an important role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently while helping develop and support the employees who make that possible.