1st Shift Team Lead – Automotive Manufacturing Ops

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO time

401K

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Team Lead in Columbus, IN to direct a warehouse assembly team, drive efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time performance. You will foster engagement and development while ensuring smooth daily operations.

The role requires leading and supporting staff, managing schedules, and maintaining performance through KPI tracking and issue resolution. Onsite, with standard first shift hours.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience with general warehouse operations and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using warehouse management systems or ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming deliveries to confirm quantities and identify defects or nonconformance.
• Enter and review KPI data, collaborating with Inventory Control leadership to meet performance expectations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues using established procedures and available tools.
• Communicate clearly with internal staff and external partners (carriers, suppliers).
• Oversee skilled assemblers to meet department targets and productivity metrics.
• Build and adjust weekly work schedules aligned with production and customer needs.
• Track daily performance metrics and provide updates to management.
• Respond to issues during business hours—onsite, by phone, or by email.

Skills

Warehouse team leadership

Forklift operation

General warehouse experience

Microsoft Office

WMS/ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Team Lead in Columbus, IN to direct a warehouse assembly team, drive efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time performance. You will foster engagement and development while ensuring smooth daily operations.

The role requires leading and supporting staff, managing schedules, and maintaining performance through KPI tracking and issue resolution. Onsite, with standard first shift hours.