Injection Mold Team Leader - 3rd Shift-(Fluids) 1

MAHLE GmbH; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Filter Syst. (US) MF in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Production Group Lead (MPS Team Leader) to oversee daily operations, assign tasks, and ensure operator efficiency in line with MAHLE Production System.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, 5S practices, training of new staff, and continuous improvement through process adjustments. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Analyses, problem solving, process and troubleshooting skills.
• Communication / inter‑personal skills.
• Organized and possess good decision‑making skills.
• Ability to operate email system, prepare basic presentation materials using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and assign tasks to staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to MPS standards.
• Inspect equipment and interpret work orders.
• Lead process improvements and 5S audits.
• Train new employees on duties and safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area per 5S.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decision making

Excel & PowerPoint

Basic computer skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e‑mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

MAHLE Filter Systems North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

SUMMARY:

The Production Group Lead (MPS Team Leader) has general oversight of employees on a day‑to‑day basis by making job assignments, informing employees of daily production requirements, and ensuring that operator efficiency is achieved. Incumbent will provide leadership to supervised employees by exercising good communication techniques, supporting the company’s policies and procedures, and treating all employees fairly and in accordance with MAHLE standards as well as MPS (MAHLE Production System).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for promoting a safe and productive work environment.
• Follow all Quality requirements and the MPS (MAHLE Production System) Standards.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs set up and adjustment of machinery and equipment.
• Interpret specifications/job orders to employees and assign duties.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, safety, and morale.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the department.
• Train new or newly assigned employees on their job duties and job responsibilities, including the quality and safety aspects of their job.
• Performs activities of supervised employees approximately 30% of the time by breaking employees and filling in as necessary.
• Reviews process documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports and completes 5S audits as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe working environment with equipment and materials located in proper locations accordance with 5S standards inside and outside of facility.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Analysis, problem solving, process and troubleshooting skills.
• Communication / inter‑personal skills.
• Organized and possess good decision‑making skills.
• Ability to operate email system, prepare basic presentation materials using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic computer skills.

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part/Full‑time: Full Time

Functional area: Production

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location: Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37127

Company: MAHLE Filter Syst. (US) MF

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Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.