Team Leader

G.Z.Q.S.O.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking an Automotive Team Leader to supervise production personnel, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while actively participating in daily operations. The role requires proven leadership in a manufacturing environment and the ability to foster continuous improvement. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating sit-down propane forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Facilitate employee training and process documentation.
• Lead by example to maintain a productive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Oracle Production System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Automotive Team Leader

Location: 14 1/2 and Mound, Sterling Heights, MI
Compensation:

• $20.00/hr (1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
• $20.00/hr + $0.75 shift premium (2nd Shift: 1:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
• Split shift between two departments when on the 2nd shift.

Shift Details:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 1:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Weekends and Overtime: As needed

Job Category: Full-time with frequent overtime
Industry: Automotive, Assembly

Job Summary

As an Automotive Team Leader, you will supervise and support the activities of production personnel across various manufacturing functions. This position is a "working supervisor" role, where you will be actively involved in daily production while having limited authority for personnel actions. You will rely on your experience and judgment to meet production goals, maintain safety and quality standards, and foster continuous improvement. Typically reports to a manager or department head.

Necessary Skills

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Sit-down propane forklift experience

Job Description: Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety and Standards Compliance: Ensure that workstations meet all safety, 1+5S, and TPM requirements by actively assessing and improving workstation standards according to quality guidelines.
• Training and Process Documentation: Review all Method Sheets relevant to department tasks and ensure employee training is in line with proper procedures, collaborating with HR.
• Production and Inventory: Facilitate the scanning of work orders within the Oracle Production System to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory management. Ensure that all rework tickets are completed and submitted to the proper department.
• Leadership by Example: Lead by displaying a proactive work ethic that sets the standard for maintaining a safe, productive, and high-quality work environment. Continuously strive for improvement in all aspects of production.
• Team Support: Act as a working production team member when necessary. Maintain the First5 Boards and facilitate meetings in the absence of the supervisor.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement: Help maintain all lean enterprise initiatives, including 1+5S, TPM, and VSM requirements, supporting overall process efficiency and safety.
• Production Sign-off: Sign off on all completed department production before transferring items to the next production stage.
• Other Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or team leader.

• + years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or automotive production environment.
• Experience operating sit-down propane forklifts (certification preferred or willingness to obtain).

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Oracle Production System or similar production/inventory management systems.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, including 1+5S, TPM, and VSM.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven ability to lead by example and maintain a productive work environment.

Work Environment:

• Must be available to work 1st or 2nd shift, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly.

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses

Schedule:

• 10-Hour Shift
• 8-Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend Availability

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