Description Job Title: Production Team Leader Department: Injection Molding/Blow Molding Production Reports To: Group Lead/Shift Supervisor Direct Reports: None Status: Onsite Hourly – Direct Labor Vacancies: • 1 vacancy for 1st shift at Applewhite location. Starting at 5:30am with a an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. OT may be required, including occasional Saturday’s. (Added 10/19/2026) Job Summary: This position will act as the first line of leadership within the department for all hourly team members (TM) within the department. Main Duties and Responsibilities: SAFETY: · Adhere to and uphold all safety policies established. · Ensure Team Members have proper PPE and adhere to the Uniform Policy. No phones, watches bracelets, rings, necklace, hoop earrings, hair beyond shoulders. · Report injuries or pains to Group Leader or Supervisor and implement and audit corrective actions/countermeasures as appropriate. · Enforce Stop-Call –Wait for any Equipment/machine/parts related safety concern. · Set up daily Team Member rotation/tag relief schedule to avoid repetitive motion injuries. QUALITY: · Monitor change-over activities, work cell/components setup, focus on Team Member safety. · Ensure that TM’s are properly trained for the jobs they are performing. · Ensure TM’s follow Standard Work Instructions “SWI” and use poke yoke testing. · Monitor Team Members’5S and TPM completions. · Maintain/replace signage, Standard Work Instructions (SWI) available, floor tape, other visual controls/communication tools as they become worn or torn or need updating. · Check at least one part in every cart/tote, check at least 5 parts in every rack before the Dandori removes finished goods from the work cell. · Fulfill Team Lead role in First Part Approval procedure. · Train TM’s to any Quality Alerts for processes that are running. · Use the Escalation Process for abnormalities found during the production run. PRODUCTIVITY · Maintain constant communication with support teams during production run. · Confirm MATTEC job is correct and scrap/down time is being input as necessary. · Know the mold change schedule/targets (time or pieces), confirm finished goods packaging/wand pull time. · Ensure Kanban cards are available and are being utilized correctly. · Stock and monitor Shadow boards/consumable hand tools to ensure availability. · Post and train Team Members to Quality Alerts issued. · Respond to Andon call quickly, turn off Andon if problem resolved.. · Assign Team Members work to achieve the workloads via Kanban signal or Group Lead/Supervisor assigned. · Coordinate Team Member activities with peers as necessary. · Utilize Andon board to maintain needed inventory. · Promote kaizen corporate culture Complete required reports, accurately and in a timely fashion as requested by Group Leader or Supervisor. Provide explanation if targets are not met. · Develop and engage team members to meet KPI expectations. · Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Education · High school diploma or GED Experience: · Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive industry. · Minimum of 2 years as Team Leader in manufacturing industry. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: · None Computer Skills: · Beginner to intermediate level in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and in the use of e-mail, web browser applications. Mathematical Abilities: · Basic math skills. Analytical or Reasoning Abilities: · Minimal analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous improvement. Communication Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning) · Ability to read, write and speak English. · Bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities) · Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work. · Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks. · Takes initiative, approaches others in a positive and constructive manner, and works well independently to achieve results. · Must be able to work with a wide variety of personalities to create a positive work environment, and professionally resolve conflicts. Physical Requirements• · 100% of the time will be spent on the production plant floors walking, standing and engaged in the activities associated with the role. · Be comfortable with lifting, squatting, and repetitive motion. · Must be able to team lift a minimum of 50 pounds, 25 pounds alone. · Be able to work in an environment that is climate controlled but is exposed to potential heat, rain, and cold. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. • Paid Basic life insurance • Paid Short-term disability • Paid time off • Paid 2 shutdown work weeks (summer and winter) • 401(k) • 401(k) matching (discretionary) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible spending account • Health savings account • Referral program