Manufacturing Team Lead: Lean & Safety Focus

Toyota Boshoku America; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Pay transparency

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America seeks a dedicated team member to operate and maintain production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction, while contributing to continuous improvement projects.

Ideal candidates will have basic math skills, strong English communication, and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a manufacturing environment emphasizing teamwork, safety, training and discipline.
• Follow standardized work procedures and work sequence for each process.
• Work with team to improve standardized processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods.
• Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
• Work in a team environment on safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects.
• Complete all working documentation, records and reports as requested.
• Understand all company policies and procedures.
• Be proactive and reactive to resolve abnormalities in the process.
• Use key performance indicators as a method of continuous improvement.
• Lead and direct Team Member activity.
• In area, instruct anyone to perform these duties.
• Use Kaizen in work areas for the opportunity to make the area or line efficient.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Toyota Boshoku America seeks a dedicated team member to operate and maintain production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction, while contributing to continuous improvement projects.

Ideal candidates will have basic math skills, strong English communication, and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with a high school diploma or GED.