Production Line Leader: 5S, Quality & Team Coach

Carrier; Porto; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Carrier in Porto is seeking a Line Leader to coordinate daily tasks, supervise a small production team, and ensure targets are met with quality. You will monitor schedules, uphold 5S, safety, and production standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will maintain records, support training, and work closely with maintenance and warehouse teams to secure materials and optimize line performance. Fluency in English and strong communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Carrier values: People, Sustainability, Innovation, Passion, Determination; minimum Level 4 qualification in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or Engineering, Level 6 preferred.
• Background in manufacturing with team coordination experience.
• Ability to coordinate, motivate and support a small production team; foster a positive, collaborative environment.
• Solid understanding of production processes, equipment operation and quality checks, with proactive issue solving.
• Familiarity with safety standards; strong commitment to health and safety.
• Analytical mindset with ability to make sound decisions within defined guidelines.
• Clear verbal communication; intermediate English.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines; basic knowledge of ERP/production recording systems preferred.
• Openness to learn and embrace continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assign daily tasks to operators, providing clear instructions and support.
• Monitor execution of the production schedule and adjust resources to meet daily targets with efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, and Hygiene standards, uniforms and internal procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, tools and facilities; report issues to maintenance.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the work area following 5S principles.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse/supply chain teams to ensure availability.
• Ensure products meet quality requirements through line checks and corrective actions.
• Keep records of production output, downtime, quality checks and incidents.
• Support and operationalize training activities, guiding operators on standards and best practices.

Skills

Team coordination

English proficiency

Education

Mechatronics

Industrial Automation

Engineering (Level 6 preferred)

Job description

Carrier in Porto is seeking a Line Leader to coordinate daily tasks, supervise a small production team, and ensure targets are met with quality. You will monitor schedules, uphold 5S, safety, and production standards, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will maintain records, support training, and work closely with maintenance and warehouse teams to secure materials and optimize line performance. Fluency in English and strong communication are expected.