Team Lead - San Antonio, Texas

Join the Team Building the Future of Manufacturing Have you ever wanted to work for an industry-leading global company? If so, JCB is the place for you. JCB is building a state-of-the-art, 1 million square foot manufacturing facility on a 400-acre site in south San Antonio, creating over 1,500 new jobs. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career from the ground up with a world‑class organization. About This Posting & Our Hiring Timeline This posting is part of JCB's effort to build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates ahead of the opening of our new San Antonio manufacturing facility. By applying, you will be considered for future opportunities as we move closer to launching operations. Recruiters will begin reaching out as we approach our startup phase. Candidates should realistically be available to begin training as early as August of 2026. Please note that timelines may shift and will ultimately depend on readiness to safely launch our facility. By applying, you will join our future talent pool, and we will contact you as suitable positions become available. Position Summary The Assembly Line Team Leader is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting a team of Assembly Team Members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. This role serves as a key link between production teams and management and plays a critical role in establishing a strong culture as the San Antonio facility launches. Essential Responsibilities Lead and support daily assembly line operations to meet production targets Provide direction, coaching, and on‑the‑job support to team members Ensure adherence to safety policies, quality standards, and work instructions Monitor workflow, identify issues, and elevate concerns as appropriate Support training and onboarding of new team members Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement Assist with performance feedback and documentation as required Qualifications Previous experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing or assembly environment preferred Strong understanding of production processes, safety, and quality standards Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and leadership Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Willingness to lead by example in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment What You’ll Receive A comprehensive benefits package as part of the JCB family The opportunity to build a long‑term leadership career with a global company Competitive pay, PTO, retirement plans, and more Technical and professional development, supported by training and advancement opportunities Why JCB At JCB, we don't just build machines- we build careers, communities, and futures. Join us as we expand our North American footprint and create something extraordinary together. Job Conditions Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment Subject to noise and temperature changes Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately‑owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents- and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil- JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors. JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family‑owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name. Physical Requirements The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally or audibly. Occasionally stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific Vision Abilities Required For This Role Include Close vision Distance vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED. JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr JCB North America