Team Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Production

Amsted Automotive Group; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401K

Pet Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group is seeking a Team Leader to drive daily production in our Utica, Michigan facility. You will lead the work cell, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding a skilled production team.

You will leverage Lean and 5S practices, coach team members, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize throughput and reduce waste. A strong technical mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to coach and motivate team members and prioritize competing demands.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S principles is a plus.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949/ISO 14001 and Q1 requirements is desirable.
• Proactive problem solving and data-driven reporting are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the work cell to achieve safety, quality, productivity goals.
• Serve as a working Team Leader, providing direction and support to team members.
• Ensure staffing levels meet production requirements and coordinate vacations.
• Communicate priorities and updates between team members, departments, and shifts.
• Ensure priority and rush jobs meet shipment requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP handheld scanners

Machine control panels

Job description

Amsted Automotive Group is seeking a Team Leader to drive daily production in our Utica, Michigan facility. You will lead the work cell, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding a skilled production team.

You will leverage Lean and 5S practices, coach team members, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize throughput and reduce waste. A strong technical mindset and teamwork are essential.