Production Team Leader

Denso Philippines Corporation; Calamba; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Denso Philippines Corporation in Laguna seeks a Team Leader to oversee a production line, driving productivity, ensuring quality and safety, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

You will monitor performance, coach Line Leaders, review work instructions, and coordinate with engineering to meet daily targets and maintain standards.

Applicants should have a bachelor's in engineering and at least three years in manufacturing leadership, plus strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in production leadership or supervisory roles.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and process improvement.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned production line(s) to achieve daily production targets.
• Monitor daily production efficiency and implement corrective actions when required.
• Optimize line productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and maintain high standards of product quality, workplace safety, and operational discipline.
• Monitor and support Line Leaders to ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining product quality standards.
• Conduct daily morning meetings to review performance and communicate preventive actions.
• Support Line Leaders in performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work instructions and processes.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) activities, including process implementation and trial runs.
• Review and verify engineering drawings and production-related documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

MS Office

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Team Leader is responsible for overseeing assigned production lines to ensure productivity, quality, safety, and operational excellence. This role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement, optimizing manpower utilization, and supporting the achievement of production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned production line(s) to achieve daily production targets.

• Monitor daily production efficiency and implement effective corrective actions when required.

• Optimize line productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of product quality, workplace safety, and operational discipline.

• Monitor and support Line Leaders to ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining product quality standards.

• Conduct daily morning meetings to review performance, discuss operational issues, and communicate preventive and corrective actions.

• Support Line Leaders in employee performance evaluations and provide coaching and performance feedback.

• Develop, maintain, and improve standard work instructions and work processes.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) activities, including process implementation and trial runs.

• Review and verify engineering drawings and production-related documentation.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production leadership, manufacturing, or supervisory role.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to work independently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and leadership skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies is an added advantage.