Team Lead

Surge Staffing

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Tupelo, MS Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Team Lead – Gluer / Assembler or Glue Machine Operator / Laminator

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Available Shifts:

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Job Summary

We are seeking motivated Team Leads to join our manufacturing team. These positions are responsible for leading production employees while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. The ideal candidate has previous manufacturing experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Depending on the position, candidates will oversee manual gluing and assembly operations or operate and lead glue machine/laminator production.

Current Openings

  • Manual Gluer / Assembler Team Lead – 1st Shift
  • Manual Gluer / Assembler Team Lead – 3rd Shift
  • Glue Machine Operator / Laminator Team Lead – 2nd Shift
  • Glue Machine Operator / Laminator Team Lead – 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support production team members throughout the shift.
  • Ensure daily production goals are achieved safely and efficiently.
  • Train and mentor new employees.
  • Monitor product quality and address production issues.
  • Operate or oversee gluing, laminating, or manual assembly equipment.
  • Verify materials and finished products meet quality standards.
  • Maintain accurate production records and communicate shift updates.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized following 5S and safety standards.
  • Coordinate with supervisors to improve workflow and productivity.

Qualifications

  • Previous manufacturing experience required.
  • Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting pay
  • Full-time, stable employment
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Weekly pay
  • Supportive team environment

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About this role

Summary

Lead production team, ensure safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing environment

Job title

Team Lead

Experience level

prior leadership or team lead experience preferred

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Tupelo, MS; on-site work only

Salary

$18.00 per hour

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manufacturingleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingmechanical aptitude

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

gluingassemblinglaminatingmachine operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Tupelo, MS, USA

On-site City