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Team Leader

Ankeny, IA 24 Months
Contract $37.75/hour - $42.75/hour






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Posted: Oct 26, 2026
Ref: JNIATL26

Position Overview


Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel

Team Leader


Your Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor individual and departmental production and employee performance on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency and take corrective action including discipline as needed
Establish the employee environment regarding communications, feedback, and overall guidance
Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction, and the tools necessary to successfully execute their jobs
Drive department-level support of factory goals regarding 5S implementation, Continuous Improvement, manpower planning, and operating budgets

Skills
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions and being proactive in high-pressure or time-sensitive environments
Ability to conduct crucial conversations, including ability to enforce company policies, practices, procedures, and work rules
Demonstrated experience driving cross-functional performance and teamwork in situations without authority

Makes you stand out:
Demonstrated experience utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to drive business improvements
Two?or more years of experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems?(such as CIPP)
Cross-functional work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Material Control, or Supply Management
Possess a good working knowledge of the appropriate operating and information systems used in Operations (Word, Excel, SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI)

Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Operations, Business Management, Supply Management, Maintenance, or equivalent related work experiences


Notes:

Regarding Driving: This position may drive a client owned Gator inside the factory to get from the office area to a different office area in another part of the factory (all connected and indoors). Worker will need to successfully complete client safety training to be approved to drive this. They will transport their computer or parts/tools. Other workers could ride along if they are going to the same areas due to limited number of available Gators. This would not be driven outside. May also drive their personal vehicle to other facilities within a 20-mile radius. Rental cars are not used for this travel.

Work Details:
Onsite
Business casual dress code
Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day
This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment

Shift: 3rd shift (9:30 pm to 6:00 am) Sunday night to Friday morning - overtime likely

Other Notes:

Fully onsite; candidate must be comfortable with factory environment and occasional intra-facility travel


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


Your well-being Matters

Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Team Leader


Reference Number: JNIATL26
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