Team Leader, 2nd shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm)

HME; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

HME is seeking a temporary Team Lead for the 2nd shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm) in Carlsbad, CA. This role oversees daily unit operations, coordinates tasks for assemblers and testers, and ensures quality and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong problem solving, and proficiency in Lean principles. Expect 7S housekeeping, audits, and active involvement in new product integration on the floor.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to train and guide others on processes and procedures.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities with attention to Lean principles.
• Proficient computer skills and effective written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily unit operations and lead standard work.
• Assign tasks to assemblers and testers and track production through the board.
• Identify production issues and escalate to supervisor as needed.
• Verify documents and instructions before work and ensure quality conformance.
• Participate in new product integration on the manufacturing floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Training others

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma - Required

AA Degree - Preferred

Job description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a temporary Team Lead, 2nd shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm).

What You Will Do In The Position

• Coordination and Monitoring of Unit's Daily Operations
  • Acts as a liaison between the supervisor and work team in regard to daily activities and Leader Standard Work.
  • Identifies operation problems (i.e. tooling, manpower, documents, etc.) and potential personnel and/or production problems and reports them to Supervisor/Group Leader.
  • Trains unit personnel on methods and procedures, and process flow used in production.
  • Manages production within work cell, assigning work to assemblers and testers
  • Tracks production quantity and line stops via an electronic production board
  • Monitors the flow of work through team area.
  • Maintains good 7S housekeeping and safety standards.
  • Performs audits and insures compliance with ESD and Company's Workmanship Standards.
  • Checks accuracy of transactions completed by work team.
  • Maintains adequate and accurate inventory of assembly parts and supplies.
• Assembles, Reworks and/or Reassembles Products
  • Verifies accuracy of instruction documents before start of work (i.e. schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, etc.)
  • Checks work for accuracy, quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Completes data entry moves as required.
  • Completes material transactions and routes items to the indicated inventory location.
  • Performs tasks as assigned, on time and in a safe manner. Asks questions of manager when in doubt of assignment or instruction. Immediately reports work-related problems to manager.
  • Participates and support new product integration to the manufacturing floor.
• Performs all other job responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of all manufacturing processes, equipment and procedures in area.
  • Demonstrated ability to train/help others learn processes.
  • Leadership skills, problem solving skills, and analytical skills.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience
  • 3+ years Related Field
• Education
  • High School Diploma - Required
  • AA Degree (2 years college) - Preferred
• Travel: 0%

The posted pay range, $22.02 - $29.38 plus a 10% shift differential for 2nd shift, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds with assistance.