1st Shift Materials - Line Lead

Overview

Inside the Role, provide daily work direction to materials team members within the assigned area, ensuring alignment to departmental goals, safety standards, and production objectives.

The Team Lead coordinates manpower, materials, and training to support efficient daily operations. This role reinforces standardized work, clear communication, and continuous improvement to drive safety, quality, and productivity.

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) invites you to join our dynamic team.

• Provide daily work direction and support to team members to meet departmental goals and objectives
• Communicate company goals, expectations, and updates clearly and positively
• Promote a safe work environment while safeguarding company equipment, tools, assets, and personnel
• Identify, escalate, and support resolution of safety, quality, and performance issues
• Assist in the development and maintenance of documentation, forms, and standardized work
• Train team members on safety protocols, quality standards, and standardized work procedures; maintain accurate training logs
• Allocate manpower effectively based on operational needs and production priorities
• Utilize computer systems for data access, documentation, and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and program-related issues
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, attendance, housekeeping, and throughput
• Safely operate hand tools, small power tools, and material handling equipment (forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks)
• Support the supervisor with daily operations and additional assigned responsibilities

• Ability to provide direction while working effectively within a team environment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a fast‑paced production environment
• Basic computer skills with ability to learn company systems (e.g., Navision)
• Ability to follow and reinforce standardized work and safety procedures
• Willingness to train, coach, and support team members
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment safely
• Flexibility to work overtime and cross‑train as needed
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and strong attendance

• Previous experience in a manufacturing (automotive/trucking) environment
• Previous mechanical or materials handling experience preferred
• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively engage and support a team
• Experience with computers, Navision, and hand or air tool gauges preferred
• High School Diploma / GED required; additional education or training a plus

Location:

Byesville, OH, U.S. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:
Onsite

• Starting pay of $26.45/hr up to top pay of $37.33/hr
• Quarterly gain sharing bonus potential
• Additional shift differential for off‑shifts
• 401(k) includes up to 8% match and non‑elective contribution
• Full coverage benefit plan options
• 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays
• Paid sick/disability leave (including sick days)
• 8 weeks paid paternal leave
• Employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Tuition assistance

This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check. Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen.

Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503‑745‑8982 or toll free 800‑206‑3369.

For TTY/TDD enabled call 503‑745‑2137 or toll free 866‑355‑6935.