Production Team Leader: Drive Efficiency & Quality

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oetiker, Inc. is seeking a capable Team Leader to oversee daily automotive manufacturing operations. You will monitor production using OPS and L2L, schedule resources, and lead shift-start meetings including Gemba walks, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, knowledge of IATF 16949, and strong skills in MS Word, Excel and report writing. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• College diploma preferred in a relevant field.
• 2-4 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing or high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production via OPS and L2L, track downtime and initiate corrective actions.
• Schedule daily production and allocate resources; ensure vacation coverage and overtime control.
• Lead department employee meetings at shift start and participate in Gemba walks.
• Provide timely feedback to improve performance and foster a positive work environment.
• Offer feedback on training or coaching needs for personnel.
• Complete Team Leader, 5S and verification audits.
• Collect and reconcile work orders.
• Monitor preventive maintenance to ensure completion.
• Enforce Health & Safety, Environmental, Legal, Quality, and company policies.
• Lead and implement OPS improvements.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Production equipment knowledge

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Windows

Interpersonal communication

Business writing

Labor management

OH&S knowledge

Lockout Tagout

Machine guarding

Quality & environmental systems

ISO/TS 16949 knowledge

Statistical Process Control

Metrology knowledge

Product training (Level 2)

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

College diploma in a relevant field

2-4 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing

Knowledge of IATF 16949

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Windows

Job description

Oetiker, Inc. is seeking a capable Team Leader to oversee daily automotive manufacturing operations. You will monitor production using OPS and L2L, schedule resources, and lead shift-start meetings including Gemba walks, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, knowledge of IATF 16949, and strong skills in MS Word, Excel and report writing. Equal opportunity employer.