Team Leader

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America is hiring a Line Setter for its Reno, NV manufacturing facility. The role focuses on setting up and maintaining the production line according to Valeo standards, training operators, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Candidate will participate in Kaizen workshops, replace operators as needed to avoid line stoppages, and collaborate with supervisors to optimize line performance and output.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains production line according to standards.
• Trains team members on workstation procedures and productivity.
• Leads Kaizen workshops and proposes improvements to processes.
• Replaces operators to keep the line running and minimize downtime.

Skills

Line setting

Team coordination

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

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

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