Weld Team Leader- 2nd Shift

(JSC) Jefferson Southern Corporation; Rockmart (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Southern Corporation, based in Rockmart, GA, is seeking a Team Leader to oversee production lines and mentor associates in a high-demand automotive supply setting. You will ensure training, safety, and adherence to labeling procedures while maintaining strong communication with customers.

Responsibilities include ensuring daily production targets are met, resolving inventory issues, and supporting continuous improvements across quality, safety, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic written communication skills required.
• Strong problem solving abilities expected.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of associate performance information and other management directives.
• Ensure new associates receive adequate training before working independently.
• Collaborate with quality personnel to prevent substandard parts from shipping.
• Investigate and resolve inventory issues as they arise.
• Oversee daily maintenance and routine checks of equipment and line components.
• Learn and perform all jobs in the assigned work areas as needed.
• Complete all documentation within operations accurately and timely.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, productivity, and delivery.
• Provide ongoing support for all associates on the line.
• Communicate daily production needs and align expectations with team members.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and take accountability for service issues.
• Ensure proper labeling procedures are followed by all associates.
• Handle additional duties assigned by management.

Skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jefferson Southern Corp
Rockmart, GA 30153, USA

Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Team Leaders are to maintain confidentiality of all information regarding associate performance and all other issues as directed by management.
• Ensure that all new associates have adequate training in their assigned work areas before being left alone to complete a task
• Work directly with quality associates when problems occur to prevent substandard parts from being shipped
• Investigate and resolve inventory issues as they arise
• Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure all required maintenance activities are performed daily including replacing threaders for driver checks biweekly.
• Team Leaders will be required to learn all jobs in their assigned work areas and operate lines when necessary
• Responsible for completion of all documentation within the operations of their area
• Continuous improvement in quality, safety, productivity, and delivery
• Provide continuous support for all associates
• Ensure daily production needs are met to meet the customer’s demands and communicate requirements to associates
• Maintain clear communication with customers regarding mutual expectations and take personal responsibility and accountability for correcting customer-service problems
• Ensure all associates are trained and following the proper labeling procedures
• Other duties as required by management

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior knowledge of production processes preferred
• Must have basic written communication skills
• Must have good problem solving, verbal and interpersonal skills

Environmental & Physical Demands:

The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects and constant loud noise. The employee is regularly required to: use their hands to touch and handle objects; bend; crawl; grasp; push; reach above the shoulders; perform repetitive motions; walk; hear; see, including close vision; stand for long hours; stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance; and occasionally lift/carry up to 30 pounds.

About JSC :

Jefferson Southern Corporation, or JSC , is a Tier One automotive supplier. This means that we produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles. Our parts are stamped out of steel and then welded.We produce several parts that are part of the “white body” or interior shell of the car. These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed, but they are vital to the strength, safety and performance of the car.

Jefferson Southern Corporation offersour employees a variety of benefit programs to meet their needs.Jefferson Southern Corporation provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Telemedicine coverage, and 401K for all employees and some benefits are at no cost.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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