Production Team Leader I

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.


About Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.
Description
At Watlow Columbia, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and great opportunities for professional development. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this facility supports high-performance manufacturing with a strong culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
We are hiring a: Production Team Leader
Columbia, MO (Onsite)
About the Role
The Production Team Leader plays a critical leadership role within our Columbia manufacturing facility, overseeing a defined portion of the business and ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer and organizational goals.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee daily production activities to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
- Manage production schedules, manpower, and labor allocation.
- Align staffing, materials, and capacity with short- and long-term plans.
- Drive KPI execution including revenue, quality, margins, and delivery.
- Coach and develop production team members.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Previous leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
- Strong understanding of schedules, manpower planning, and labor management.
- Ability to coach, train, and develop team members.
- Strong communication and problem solving skills.
- Experience with Lean or Continuous Improvement preferred.
- Ability to work Monday–Thursday, 4:30 AM – 3:00 PM, with overtime as needed.


Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.