Production Team Lead

ZF; Garrett (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Active Safety US Inc. in Garrett, IN is seeking a Production Team Lead to guide daily production activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and act as the shift contact for operators and support teams.

You will lead, coach, and monitor line performance, train staff on procedures and safety, assist with line changeovers, and troubleshoot minor equipment issues while escalating larger concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in production environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and move in production areas.
• Knowledge of BPCS and basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production team members to meet daily production schedules and performance goals.
• Monitor production line productivity and aid continuous work by providing process sheets, pick lists and other needed supplies and assisting with set-up/line change-over as needed.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, proper use of PPE, and compliance with company policies.
• Train new and existing employees on production procedures, equipment operation, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting/adjustments of minor production equipment and escalate maintenance, quality, staffing, or material concerns as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Prioritization

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BPCS

Job description

Production Team Lead

Country/Region: US

Location:

Garrett, IN, US, 46738

Req ID 91724 | Parts & Service Garrett, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

The Production Team Lead is responsible for guiding daily production activities, supporting team members, and helping ensure that safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements are met. This role serves as a point of contact for production employees during the shift and works closely with supervisors, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other support teams to keep operations running smoothly.

• Lead, coach, and support production team members to meet daily production schedules and performance goals.
• Monitor production line productivity and aid continuous work by providing production lines with process sheets, pick lists and other needed supplies and assisting with set-up/line change-over as needed.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with company policies.
• Train new and existing employees on production procedures, equipment operation, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting/adjustments of minor production equipment (eg. Tape machine, replacement of blades on hand tape gun) and escalated maintenance, quality, staffing, or material concerns as needed.

Your Profile as a Production Team Lead:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate team members and promote teamwork, accountability, and respect
• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing production needs, and work effectively under deadlines
• Sound judgment and willingness to escalation issues appropriately
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year experience in production environment
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter production data, complete reports, and use common workplace systems
• Knowledge of BPCS
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the production area for extended periods
• Ability and willingness to cover voluntary overtime hours and shifts

Work Schedule 2:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. M-F, weekly and weekend overtime as scheduled.

Paid 20 minute lunch and breaks.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affitive Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affinity Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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