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

Vacancies:

• 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)

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