Production Team Leader

Description

Job Title:

Production Team Leader

Department:
Injection Molding/Blow Molding Production

Reports To:

Group Lead/Shift Supervisor

Direct Reports:
None

Status:
Onsite Hourly – Direct Labor

• 1 vacancy for 3rd shift at Applewhite location. Starting at 9:30pm with a an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. OT may be required, including occasional Saturday’s. (Added 9/29/2026)

This position will act as the first line of leadership within the department for all hourly team members (TM) within the department.

· Adhere to and uphold all safety policies established.

· Ensure Team Members have proper PPE and adhere to the Uniform Policy. No phones, watches bracelets, rings, necklace, hoop earrings, hair beyond shoulders.

· Report injuries or pains to Group Leader or Supervisor and implement and audit corrective actions/countermeasures as appropriate.

· Enforce Stop-Call –Wait for any Equipment/machine/parts related safety concern.

· Set up daily Team Member rotation/tag relief schedule to avoid repetitive motion injuries.

· Monitor change-over activities, work cell/components setup, focus on Team Member safety.

· Ensure that TM’s are properly trained for the jobs they are performing.

· Ensure TM’s follow Standard Work Instructions “SWI” and use poke yoke testing.

· Monitor Team Members’5S and TPM completions.

· Maintain/replace signage, Standard Work Instructions (SWI) available, floor tape, other visual controls/communication tools as they become worn or torn or need updating.

· Check at least one part in every cart/tote, check at least 5 parts in every rack before the Dandori removes finished goods from the work cell.

· Fulfill Team Lead role in First Part Approval procedure.

· Train TM’s to any Quality Alerts for processes that are running.

· Use the Escalation Process for abnormalities found during the production run.

· Maintain constant communication with support teams during production run.

· Confirm MATTEC job is correct and scrap/down time is being input as necessary.

· Know the mold change schedule/targets (time or pieces), confirm finished goods packaging/wand pull time.

· Ensure Kanban cards are available and are being utilized correctly.

· Stock and monitor Shadow boards/consumable hand tools to ensure availability.

· Post and train Team Members to Quality Alerts issued.

· Respond to Andon call quickly, turn off Andon if problem resolved..

· Assign Team Members work to achieve the workloads via Kanban signal or Group Lead/Supervisor assigned.

· Coordinate Team Member activities with peers as necessary.

· Utilize Andon board to maintain needed inventory.

· Promote kaizen corporate culture

Complete required reports, accurately and in a timely fashion as requested by Group Leader or Supervisor. Provide explanation if targets are not met.

· Develop and engage team members to meet KPI expectations.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED

· Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive industry.

· Minimum of 2 years as Team Leader in manufacturing industry.

None

· Beginner to intermediate level in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and in the use of e-mail, web browser applications.

· Basic math skills.

· Minimal analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous improvement.

· Ability to read, write and speak English.

· Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

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