Team Lead

Manufacturing Team Lead, Grand Rapids MI

• $22/hour
• Weekly Pay

Job Description

Oversees production activities, guiding a small team in cutting, packaging, and order preparation. This role combines hands-on operation of equipment with frontline supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of customer orders. The Team Lead maintains organized work areas, supports continuous improvement, and helps standardize processes and cycle times.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members performing water jet cutting, die cutting, over bagging, packaging, and order preparation.
• Organize and maintain clean, safe, and efficient work areas throughout the shift.
• Operate post-process equipment and assist in establishing standard work instructions and cycle times.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and customer order commitments are consistently met.
• Help track and communicate key production metrics, such as on-time delivery and scrap rates, to the team and leadership.
• Train new and current employees on production processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to keep all production equipment properly serviced and running reliably.
• Maintain accurate inventory of blanks and packaging materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Assist with creating customer samples to support new or existing product requirements.
• Support other manufacturing areas as needed to meet overall production goals.

This is a Permanent position based out of Jenison, MI.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $45760.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

They are eligible for benefits after the first 30 days on assignment. They also have sick pay which is accrued and up to 72 hours per year. As well as additional PTO and holidays. Full benefit package offered.

This is a fully onsite position in Jenison,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.