Team Leader

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America is seeking a Line Setter in Production to ensure smooth line operation, start-up of installations and equipment, and adherence to QCDM standards. You will assign operators, optimize resources, and support quick response actions to avoid disruptions.

You will train team members, support Kaizen workshops, and help sustain continuous improvements. This permanent, full-time role offers a pathway to develop multi-skills within a multinational tech leader in automotive mobility.

Qualifications

• Line setter role in production environments.
• Experience with skill-based workstations and cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize production lines to prevent downtime.
• Assign operators to workstations and balance workload.
• Support QRAP and quick response actions.
• Lead daily meetings and communicate with the supervisor.
• Support kaizen initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Line setting

Multiskill training

Kaizen

Team leadership

Tools

eWorkStation

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Maintaining QCDM work standards and standard performances (compliance + quick response) Ensure installations & equipment start, and production start according to standards, and OK starts (1st part release). Performs production according to standards. Detects problems (deviations from standards). In case of problem detected, reacts according to the standard of reaction, for instance regarding KOSU/KTRP ones. Is involved in Quick Response actions. Liaise between the team and the supervisor. Assigns operators to workstations and Optimise resources and operators depending on workload. Checks respect of standards and facilitates the job of the APT (changeovers, procurement,…) Anticipate change-overs and facilitate production to avoid disruptions. In case of detected problem, ensures the 1st level of support. Ensures QRAP is fulfilled or lead QRAP filling (QR). Escalates according to standard of reaction. Can lead daily meeting under supervisor delegation (5’ meeting). Applies ERIM/TPM: Detect reliability abnormalities and write Red Tags Fill in correctly the TRP losses in the MES or DLE/KTRP record sheet or spreadsheet. Transfer useful information to next shift Team Leader Inform Supervisor regarding useful information Setting and Improving QCDM work standards and standard performances (continuous improvement) Proposes improvements of existing standards in his/her APZ by making improvement proposals. As a user, approves work standards. Can propose countermeasures on root causes. Is involved in kaizen workshops in his/her perimeter. Train team members in work stations to reach quality and productivity standards, using eWorkStation as soon as implemented Develops his/her autonomy in multiskills fields under supervisor control. Performs On Job Training for other team members. Replaces other operators so that they can be involved in improvement actions or to avoid line/equipment stops. Facilitates improvement within the APT (e.g. helps supervisor to process suggestions for improvements). Facilitate Improvement Proposal completion

Job: Line Setter Organization: Production - J Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-08-20

Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! More information on www.valeo.com Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share