Production Shift Team Leader

Webasto Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto Group in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking an entry-level production team leader (0–3 years) to join our manufacturing floor and support a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and guiding line colleagues while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, maintain training matrices, and ensure smooth material flow to minimize downtime and disruptions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Proven leadership abilities with the capability to motivate, guide, and support team members on the production floor.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety standards within a manufacturing setting (training provided as needed)
• Ability to obtain required tugger operation certification within 90 days of appointment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment

Responsibilities

• Training, coaching, and developing line colleagues while maintaining and updating the training matrix to ensure skill coverage and flexibility
• Providing daily leadership and direction to production team members, proactively planning material flow to minimize downtime and disruptions
• Monitoring production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, and production targets
• Planning team schedules and assigning daily work responsibilities to support balanced workflow and operational efficiency
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve line performance
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety standards

Team guidance

Tools

SAP

Dashboards

Job description

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people - As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience - for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility - are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Training, coaching, and developing line colleagues while maintaining and updating the training matrix to ensure skill coverage and flexibility
• Providing daily leadership and direction to production team members, proactively planning material flow to minimize downtime and disruptions
• Monitoring production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety requirements, and production targets
• Planning team schedules and assigning daily work responsibilities to support balanced workflow and operational efficiency
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve line performance
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment
• Preferred candidate has been identified

This is what you bring to us

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Proven leadership abilities with the capability to motivate, guide, and support team members on the production floor
• Strong understanding of workplace safety standards within a manufacturing setting (training provided as needed)
• Ability to obtain required tugger operation certification within 90 days of appointment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

Entry Level: Career Starters (0-3 years)

Job Location: Lexington, 40511 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.