Production Team Lead

JING-JIN ELECTRIC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jing-Jin Electric North America, LLC is seeking a Production Lead to oversee a dedicated team on the manufacturing floor in Farmington Hills, MI. The role focuses on guiding associates, ensuring production targets are met, and maintaining safety and quality throughout shifts.

The ideal candidate has prior production leadership experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a solid understanding of standard manufacturing practices, quality audits, and ISO/IATF requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• Must have experience in production-oriented environment.
• Preferred: Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must have valid Michigan Driver’s license.
• Familiar with IATF 16949/ISO14001 requirements.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Preferred: Blueprint reading.
• Frequent exposure to industrial manufacturing, automotive vehicles, weather elements, chemicals and robotics.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production assisting associates where required with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Be visible and lead continuous improvement, train new associates on procedures, quality and safety.
• Perform audits on products and document inspections to established quality criteria.
• Ensure quality records are completed and nonconforming material is handled per procedure.
• Enforce rules, codes of conduct and proper housekeeping on the production floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Minimum grade 12 education

Job description

Jing-Jin Electric North America, LLC -- Driving the Next.

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Job Summary

The Production Lead position is responsible for the overseeing and direction of their assigned team, while ensuring production requirements are met. Production Leads act as intermediaries between supervisors and employees, ensuring employees are following their assigned duties, and providing positive guidance in all processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production assisting associates where required which incorporates a hands-on approach combined with positive guidance in all processes.
  • Be visible and assume leadership in continuous improvement ensuring new associate training considering job procedures, quality and health and safety.
  • Responsible for new process set up and tear down.
• Perform audits on products received, in process or finished to established quality requirements and document on appropriate check sheets.
  • Performance and documentation of 1st Off inspection, in process inspection per criteria and frequency and of final inspection per guidelines as listed on final inspection check sheets.
• Ensure that all quality records generated as a result of the above actions are completed legibly and filed away or routed to the appropriate location.
  • Ensure all nonconforming product is handled as per the Nonconforming Material Procedure.
• Ensure associates follow all rules and codes of conduct including incident/accident reporting, documentation and proper care.
  • Ensure all housekeeping practices are adhered to.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Minimum Required: Minimum grade 12 education.
• Experience
  • Minimum Required: Must have experience in production-oriented environment.
• Preferred: Previous leadership and problem-solving skills is an asset.
• Must have valid Michigan Driver’s license
• Familiar with IATF 16949/ISO14001 requirements
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Preferred: Blueprint reading a definite asset.
• Frequent exposure to industrial manufacturing, automotive vehicles, weather elements, chemicals and robotics.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times on the production floor.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The organization reserves the right to change, amend or disuse this job description at any time. This document is intended to provide an overview of the required responsibilities and qualifications.

Experience

Preferred

• 1 - 2 years: LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Physical Requirements

Positions at JJENA may require the following: alternating between sitting and standing; climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding or ramps; crouching/stooping; driving; near/far visual acuity; fine motor manipulation; gross motor manipulation; hearing; keyboarding; kneeling; lifting/carrying; moving objects; peripheral visual acuity; pushing or pulling; reaching overhead or below; repetitive task performance; sitting; speaking; standing; using foot or leg controls; walking.

Our production facility is a climate-controlled environment. There is no long‑term exposure to dangerously loud noise or extreme temperatures.

Cognitive Requirements

Cognitive abilities include executing tasks independently; learning and/or memorizing tasks; maintaining concentration/focus on tasks; working with/in close proximity to, other people.

All salaried team members are expected to perform their duties/responsibilities in a timely manner. Although they may not have set schedules, they are expected to either be at work on a schedule agreed upon by their manager or be available via phone/text/Teams if working remotely (authorized situations only).

JJENA is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Third Parties

JJENA is not currently seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time. Thank you.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, for any employer, at the time of application and must be able to provide valid proof documents if hired. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.