Team Lead - Shift

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Job Location:

Dalton, GA 30720, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Shift: Day, Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

The Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact between operators and the Production Supervisor, providing direction, training, and real-time problem resolution while actively participating in production. This role requires leading by example, reinforcing standard work, and proactively addressing issues to maintain smooth operations and effective team performance.

• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce all safety rules and procedures.
• Stop production and elevate immediately for safety or quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with TS16949, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Adhere to housekeeping SOPs, including 5S standards.

• Lead the assigned team to meet or exceed SQDC targets.
• Ensure Pace boards are updated accurately and on an hourly basis.
• Ensure scrap is properly recorded in the Plex ERP system.
• Communicate and elevate issues that impact safety, quality, delivery, cost, or morale.
• Perform required duties and communication during shift overlap procedures.
• Fill in as needed to cover planned and unplanned absences based on operational priorities.

• Verify that all quality checks, measurements, and documentation are completed and recorded in the SPC system by job specifications and standard work.
• Act as first-level response for quality issues and elevate as required.
• Support containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.

• Assign daily work and provide directions to operators.
• Serve as the primary contact for team members regarding daily work activities.
• Train and coach employees based on work instructions, standard work, and job requirements.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for all equipment and processes in the assigned area.
• Influence and motivate team members to follow rules, standards, and procedures.

• Operate all equipment in the assigned work area according to standard work.
• Assist with troubleshooting, maintain, and repair production equipment as needed.
• Elevate equipment issues to Maintenance when required.

• Stop production for safety or quality concerns.
• Reassign labor within the shift to meet operational needs.
• Elevate issues impacting SQDC performance or team morale.
• Recommend corrective actions (final approval remains with the Production Supervisor).

• Associate’s degree in an applicable technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in a Tier I or Tier II automotive environment.
• Direct experience with applicable manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding) preferred.
• Prior…