Team Leader

toyotaboshokuamerica; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Bonus

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America is seeking a Team Leader to operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction while leading a small team.

The candidate should have 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment, strong English communication, and basic math skills. This is an hourly, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for kaizen-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication in English.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead team to meet safety, quality, efficiency and cost targets.
• Use Kaizen and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Complete all required documentation and records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Leadership/supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Team Leader

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical:

1. Work in a manufacturing environment emphasizing teamwork, safety, training and discipline.
2. Follow standardized work procedures and work sequence for each process.
3. Work with team to improve standardized processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods.
4. Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
5. Work in a team environment on safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects.
6. Complete all working documentation, records and reports as requested.
7. Understand all company policies and procedures.
8. Be proactive and reactive to resolve abnormalities in the process.
9. Use key performance indicators as a method of continuous improvement.
10. Lead and direct Team Member activity.
11. Expected to be completely versed in his/her area and should be able to adequately instruct anyone to perform these duties.
12. Use Kaizen in work areas for the opportunity to make the area or line efficient.

Interpersonal:

1. Focus on employee relations centered on trust and teamwork.
2. Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other team members toward building a sense of company teamwork.
3. Work on continually improving skills as outlined during performance review.
4. Attend all required training as outlined on training matrix.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.
2. Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
3. Basic math skills are required.

Education and/or Experience:

Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Physical Demands:

The employee needs to be capable of working on their feet for long periods of time and occasionally will be required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

This position is a typical manufacturing environment with a high noise level. Personal protective equipment will be required.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Hourly Position

Hourly wage: $22.72-$29.58 based on length of service

Benefits

Toyota Boshoku America offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off.

All employees are eligible for bonus compensation.