Production Team Leader

• 1 vacancy for 1st shift at Applewhite location. Starting at 5:30am with a an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. OT may be required, including occasional Saturday’s. Added 7/7/2026
• 1 vacancy for 2nd shift at Applewhite location. Starting at 1:30pm with a an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. OT may be required, including occasional Saturday’s. Added 7/7/2026

Job Summary

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities

SAFETY

• 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.

QUALITY

• 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.

PRODUCTIVITY

• 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.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive industry.
• Minimum of 2 years as Team Leader in manufacturing industry.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Computer Skills

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

Mathematical Abilities

• Basic math skills.

Analytical or Reasoning Abilities

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

Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.
• Takes initiative, approaches others in a positive and constructive manner, and works well independently to achieve results.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of personalities to create a positive work environment, and professionally resolve conflicts.

Physical Requirements •

• 100% of the time will be spent on the production plant floors walking, standing and engaged in the activities associated with the role.
• Be comfortable with lifting, squatting, and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to team lift a minimum of 50 pounds, 25 pounds alone.
• Be able to work in an environment that is climate controlled but is exposed to potential heat, rain, and cold.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

• Paid Basic life insurance
• Paid Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid 2 shutdown work weeks (summer and winter)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching (discretionary)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Referral program