Team Leader, Tire & Battery Assembly

raymondcorpcareers; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

World Class Benefits

Job summary

The Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) team in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Tire & Battery Assembly Team Leader to coach and guide a hands-on crew. You’ll monitor schedules, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of assembly experience, strong leadership, and solid computer skills (Outlook/Excel/Teams). Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of assembly experience.
• Ability to lead/coach in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and dependability.
• Demonstration of leadership skills.
• Familiarity with common software tools (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Forklift experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitors daily production schedules and ensures parts are assembled and delivered on time.
• Ensures that quality objectives are achieved.
• Assigns and monitors daily work and maintains Standardized Work documentation.
• Provides daily results and employee performance feedback.
• Uses problem solving techniques to address issues and escalate when needed.
• Maintains preventive maintenance planning for machines and facilities.
• Delivers training and cross-training to build skills and flexibility.
• Leads kaizen activities and supports TPS/Jishuken initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Dependability

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Teams

JD Edwards (JDE)

SAP

Wavetrak

Job description

Join our Raymond Team as a Tire & Battery AssemblyTeam Leader!

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Team Leader who brings enthusiasm and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership, while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leads by example to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies. Leads and participates in Risk Assessment, 5S, and STOP programs.
• Monitors daily production schedules and ensures parts are assembled and delivered on time.
• Ensures that quality objectives are achieved.
• Assigns and monitors daily work to ensure standards, instructions, and goals are met. Maintains Standardized Work documentation, communicates with Supervisors and Managers, and provides daily results and employee performance feedback.
• Monitoring daily production schedules and ensuring product is delivered timely.
• Uses problem solving techniques to proactively address issues or concerns internal to their functional area of responsibility, elevating to Supervisor and/or Manager where appropriate for resolution.
• Monitors and arranges for proper preventive maintenance of machines, equipment, and facilities for functional areas of responsibility.
• You’ll be the go-to resource for employee training, ensuring employees are prepared to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Provides cross-training to build skills, create development opportunities, and maintain flexibility in daily assignments.
• Collaborates with associates to identify continuous improvement (kaizen) opportunities and recommend solutions. Leads approved kaizen activities and supports TPS processes and Jishuken activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Two or more years of assembly experience.
• Experience driving a forklift or willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills (ex: Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc)
• Demonstration of leadership skills.
• Ability to lead/coach in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and dependability.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

What Sets You Apart:

• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE), SAP and/or Wavetrak.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our “M5” Muscatine, IA facility - ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
• Standard working hours are 6am – 2:30pm – overtime is anticipated based on business needs, however, it is not guaranteed.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Wage - $22.50/hour + $2.00/hour leadership premium.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Together Let’s Innovate. Build. Grow.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.