Team Leader

Amsted Automotive • Full-time • Shelby Township, Michigan, United States • 11h ago

Who we are

At Amsted Automotive, we are not just a company – we are a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and in each other. As an employee-owned organization, every single team member has a stake in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be a part of a dynamic team that is revolutionizing the automotive industry and driving the future of transportation!

What’s in it for you

At Amsted Automotive, we create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional perks that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!

About the role

As a Team Leader, you’ll keep daily production moving by leading your work cell to meet productivity and quality goals. You’ll coordinate day-to-day operations, support your team, and help ensure production stays on track.

What you'll do

Lead the day-to-day activities of the assigned work cell to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and production goals.
Serve as a working Team Leader, performing production responsibilities while providing direction and support to team members.
Ensure machines and work cells are appropriately staffed to maximize productivity and meet production requirements.
Coordinate staffing coverage for absences, late arrivals, and scheduled vacations, and authorize vacation time when applicable.
Communicate production priorities, updates, and other important information between team members, departments, and shifts.
Ensure priority and rush jobs are completed to meet established shipment requirements.
Provide accurate and timely production reporting for all team members and report missed production targets along with appropriate corrective actions.
Set up equipment and tooling, troubleshoot machine and program issues, and train team members on proper procedures.
Train new team members on first-piece-off procedures and ensure required documentation is completed.
Support cross-training activities and validate employee job-skill qualifications to strengthen team flexibility and production efficiency.
Work with team members to establish individual and team goals and support the development of an autonomous work cell environment.
Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, reducing waste, improving throughput, reducing TAKT time, controlling inventory, and increasing production efficiency.
Actively participate in Elimination of Waste Team meetings and help develop improved methods for line throughput.
Perform required product measurements and inspections according to established frequencies and sampling plans. Identify and isolate discrepancies and report nonconforming material as appropriate.
Support scrap-reduction initiatives and work with the team to achieve established scrap-rate improvement goals.
Coordinate Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities with Maintenance to support equipment reliability and production needs.
Maintain training/education matrices and associated records in accordance with the IATF Management System.
Support company Goals & Objectives (G&O), including tracking and reporting progress on established measurable objectives.
Assist with injury investigations involving the work cell and facilitate small-group training related to corrective actions and injury prevention.
Support Emergency Response Teams, including Safety and Medical Response Teams, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Leadership Team, Production Supervisor, or Plant Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

Strong computer and production technology skills, including experience with SAP handheld scanners, machine control panels, and other manufacturing equipment.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 requirements.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to prioritize work, respond to production challenges, and help maintain safety, quality, productivity, and delivery expectations.
Comfortable working collaboratively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other support teams.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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

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