Production Team Lead (Indirect) (Finance)
Job Title: Production Team Lead (Indirect)
Reports To: Production Manager
Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $1,400
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Team Lead to oversee, motivate, and guide our production team in achieving critical targets for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. This leadership role requires the ability to foster a collaborative work environment built on respect, trust, and accountability. The Production Team Lead plays a vital role in supporting daily operations while driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate production activities to ensure departmental safety, quality, and production goals are met.
- Supervise, coach, and inspire team members to achieve optimal performance and maintain a positive work environment.
- Engage in and oversee the fabrication and assembly of vans, coaches, and limousines in accordance with sales orders and quality standards.
- Inspect in-progress and finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications and production requirements.
- Identify , analyze, and assist in resolving production challenges; serve as a resource for problem-solving within the team.
- Accurately complete required documentation, including daily reports and JDE tracking.
- Enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a culture of safety.
- Open and close the facility, ensuring all start-up and end-of-shift responsibilities are completed.
- Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment; coordinate repairs as needed to avoid downtime.
- Support the development of standardized work processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and meet production schedules.
- Assist the Production Manager with onboarding, training, and cross-training team members to build skill versatility.
- Ensure team members adhere to company policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook.
- Collaborate with management on hiring, performance recognition, coaching, and corrective action when necessary.
- Assign daily tasks, manage schedules, and monitor workflow to maintain high productivity and skill utilization .
- Uphold quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction with the final product.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
- Proficient in the use of tools and equipment common to production and assembly work.
- Basic math skills and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to inspect and verify quality across various automotive components.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills .
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel; experience with database management and recordkeeping.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.
- Forklift operation experience preferred.
- Must be physically able to stand for extended periods, navigate the production floor, climb ladders, and handle materials up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and other physically demanding tasks.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- $1,400 sign-on bonus
- Stable, first-shift schedule
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development
- Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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