Team Lead - Paint - 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for a Team Lead - Paint - 1st Shift to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

The Team Lead is the change agent within the department and as such must have the ability to cooperatively develop, communicate, implement, audit and enforce standard work at every operation within the department.

Shift Hours: Monday – Thursday, 5am -3:30pm.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the 1st Shift Team Lead position?

• Serves as the main contact in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Leads department personnel on the floor and monitors performance levels.
• Ability to flex schedule and work extended hours, as needed, depending on business needs.

What Success Looks Like:

• Leads and promotes a culture of safety first.
• Perform continuous improvement tasks to address red hours reported on HR-by-HR boards.
• Leads startup meetings. Participates and provides information for GEMBA walks.
• Must be relied on to work independently with superior results.

What You Bring:

• Three to five years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Experience training or leading others preferred.

The starting hourly range for this position is $21.00 to $24.00, with increased pay opportunities after successful completion of team lead certification program. ​

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.