Team Leader

STERIS

STERIS

Mentor, OH, USA

USD 24.7-24.7 / hour

Posted on Apr 13, 2026

Team Leader

Req ID: 53659
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Location:

MENTOR, OH, US, 44060

Workplace Type: Onsite

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Team Leader in our Mentor, OH manufacturing facility will be responsible for leading team members and providing expert production knowledge in high-quality medical industry manufacturing environment.

This position requires working onsite in our Mentor, Ohio facilty Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 4:00pm.

Note: You must arrive 15 minutes before the shift starts to prepare for the shift and stay 15 minutes afterward to close out after the shift is completed. This role is eligible for overtime.

What You'll do as a Team Leader

  • Provide expert knowledge, instruction, and oversight of the team in their performance.
  • Recommend and develop tools and fixtures for improving quality and productivity.
  • Train and guide production staff during the introduction of new production items.
  • Lead work over various workstations. This includes but is not limited to; ensure production lines are running, fill in for employee breaks as needed; troubleshoot minor problems with equipment and parts; provide all tracked information (counts, scrap, etc.); make suggestions regarding employee issues (merit, disciplinary, etc.); make suggestions regarding process improvements/changes.
  • Measure production rates by the hour and complete proper documentation to management.
  • Maintain scrap counts for proper inventory adjustments.
  • Ensure assigned work group completes all projects, assignments, and duties as directed and instructed.
  • Promotes a safe work environment at all times, ensuring the use of all prescribed safety equipment and observation of all safety rules stated in the Associate Handbook.
  • Ensures conformance to all policies, procedures and rules of conduct as communicated through the Associate Handbook, Bulletin Boards, Newsletters and any other vehicle by which information is distributed by STERIS® Management.
  • Updates SQDC boards and presents information during Gemba Walks

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 2 or more years of experience with assembly of multiple components.

Preferred

  • Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in a lead or supervisory role strongly preferred.
  • Experience troubleshooting production equipment.
  • Forklift experience preferred
  • Valid Driver’s license preferred

Other:

  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions and drawings.
  • Must have strong math and troubleshooting proficiency and basic computer skills.
  • Must have ability to stand for long periods of time. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Leadership skills including taking the initiative, initiating action,promoting teamwork, championing ideas, taking appropriate risks,translating ideas into specific tasks, and gaining confidence and trust of others.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Market Competitive pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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The starting pay for this opportunity is $24.70 per hour. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Req ID: 53659
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Location:

MENTOR, OH, US, 44060

Workplace Type: Onsite


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Nearest Secondary Market: Akron

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