Internal Only - US Synthetic - Team Lead - Swing or Grave

These positions will be for Swing and Grave and are Range 3. This job posting will close 10/15//2026

US Synthetic company has an immediate need for a  Team Lead located in Orem, UT . The Team Lead will provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to production or training cell operators, oversee and train all operators and step in to assist production when needed.

What’s in it For You:

- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

- Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

- Respond to production interruptions dealing with quality, cost, safety, delivery and people

- Conduct shift start-up/end of shift meetings using production boards

- Update and manage production boards hourly/daily

- Facilitate and encourage team to submit and implement continuous improvement ideas per company standard

- Create and manage manpower plans, filling in where needed for absent crew members or per production demands

- Manage training folder: ensure training materials (i.e. Critical Knowledge, Job Breakdown Sheets) are up to date and train team members accordingly

- Ensure team members are following training materials through weekly audits

- Oversee all production on shift

- Coach and develop all team members and teach them Lean principles

- Key Performance Indicators and Lead Indicator Metrics

Assigned one or more KPI to manage and track

- Responsible to ensure production teams reach the assigned KPI goals as a cell and a factory

- Report out to Supervisor and rest of factory leadership to review status of assigned KPIs and develop strategies to reach goals

- Follow and update daily Standard Work

- Perform Safety, 5S and Quality audits weekly

- Participate in Tier meetings with supervisor daily; participate in KPI meetings

- Work extra hours and some Saturdays as needed

- Participate in PDCAs and Kaizens

- Manage internal inventory levels through Kanban

- Participate in and conduct monthly one-on-ones

- Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school diploma/GED is required

- Must be an Advanced Team Member

- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands:

- Stand for long periods of time up to 8 hours

- Lifting, kneeling, squatting and twisting

- Occasionally lift/ move up to 50 lbs.

- Use of Safety Equipment (Face shield, Steel-toed boots, Latex/nitrile gloves, Safety glasses, Hearing protection, Respirator)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Computer skills (Power Point, Outlook, Word, Excel, Minitab or equivalent and Made2Manage)

- Kaizen experience

- Ability to maintain safe work environments

- Ability to lead people and obtain results through others

- Ability to conduct coaching and counseling sessions

- Attention to detail

- Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities

- Strong team player

- Six Sigma

- Knowledge of the PDCA method

- Experience with Lean Manufacturing