**Job Title: Team Leader** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join our team, supporting the supervisor by monitoring production lines for slow-downs and bottlenecks, and providing assistance to employees as needed. This role requires knowledge of all positions to effectively cover for absent employees and ensure smooth operations. **Responsibilities** + Monitor production lines for slow-downs and bottlenecks. + Assist employees needing support during their shifts. + Cover for employees during restroom breaks or unexpected absences. + Accurately track all line production and rejects to ensure correct counts on finished parts. + Perform visual quality checks and communicate issues to the supervisor. + Arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for the day. + Send daily emails with production numbers and other relevant information. **Essential Skills** + Team Lead experience in a production setting, preferably with 2-3 years of experience. + Experience leading a team of 8 to 18 employees in a manufacturing environment. + Proficiency with computers for sending emails and printing labels. + Strong communication skills and ability to lift 25 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lead and drive a team culture. + Strong communication skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately. + Ability to stand for the entire duration of the shift and lift up to 30 lbs. **Why Work Here?** Join a growing company with opportunities for advancement. The organization is expanding its facilities and has recently secured significant business, indicating a stable and promising future. Enjoy working in a non-union position with a supportive and team-oriented environment. **Work Environment** This position operates on the 1st shift from 5:45 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, averaging 48 hours per week. The work environment includes assembly lines and stamping presses, and is clean and organized. Employees must wear close-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and a yellow vest for safety. The team leader role is non-union, and the attendance policy follows a 12-point system. Please be mindful of traffic due to construction when commuting. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.