Team Lead I - 1st Shift

Quanex is looking for a Team Lead – 1^st Shift to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

In this role, you will develop, communicate, implement, audit and enforce standard work within your department. You will generate ideas and be able to implement continuous improvement (CI) and 5S principles. You are the driving force for improvement in your department. You must project a positive attitude, be open and willing to help others, be flexible, have excellent attendance and comply with all safety rules and procedures, while ensuring your team is following them as well.

Salary: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour, pay based on experience

New Hire Bonus: $1,000, payout increments at 30-days, 60-days and 6-months of employment!

Schedule: Monday – Friday (6:00am – 2:30pm), overtime may be required based on business needs.

We Offer You!

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire


• Healthy-living discount on medical insurance — save up to ~50%


• PTO, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away


• 401(k) with company match & vesting


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Life insurance provided


• Tuition assistance


• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist


• Safety-toe shoes at no cost


• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts


• Referral bonuses


• 90-day performance review for pay adjustment


• Supportive, people-first culture

What’s attractive about the Team Lead position?

• Will have an impact on the success of the company.


• Growth Potential


• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment

What Success Looks Like:

• Leads and promotes a culture of safety first.


• Must be qualified to coordinate and lead the implementation of improvements within their department.


• Conduct regular 5S audits to ensure the department has all the required tools and is being maintained according to the 5S principles.


• Understands quality expectations and works with all team members to ensure quality procedures are being followed and standard work is being followed.


• Must be flexible with hours across all shifts to train and coach.

Your Credentials:

• High School education or equivalent required


• 3-5 years’ manufacturing experience, preferred


• 1+ years’ training and/or leading others, preferred

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.