Team Leader

IDEX•Farmington, CT

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Job Title: Team Leader Reports To: Value Stream Manager Role Overview The Team Leader plays a critical hands-on leadership role within Mott’s manufacturing operations. This position serves as a role model on the production floor, balancing daily execution with coaching, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Team Leaders directly influence safety, quality, delivery, and team performance, acting as a key driver of operational excellence. As a 100% employee-owned organization, Mott values ownership, accountability, and a commitment to high standards. Team Leaders are expected to act with an ownership mindset while supporting business growth, employee development, and process improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience (or three years at Mott)
Prior leadership experience
Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration
Structured problem-solving
Self-directed and results-oriented
Detail-focused with strong analytical skills
Adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities
High energy with the ability to motivate and lead others

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing and sales order data daily to identify issues, set priorities, and assign personnel across multiple manufacturing cells
Support production needs by producing or inspecting parts to ensure schedules and quality requirements are met
Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities; partner with Quality and Engineering on solutions
Lead and complete continuous improvement initiatives as assigned by the Value Stream Manager
Monitor employee performance and address corrective actions up to documented records when necessary
Drive resolution of customer complaints in collaboration with the Quality team
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork