Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Role Summary

3rd Shift Team Leader – South Campus (Assembly)

The 3rd Shift Team Leader is responsible for leading assembly operations on the South Campus, with a balanced focus on people leadership and technical execution. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production by supervising team members, supporting equipment and process performance, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Supervision

• Ensure all team members are properly trained, qualified, and following standard work.
• Plan, assign, and direct daily work in alignment with the production schedule.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor to review and approve daily attendance and time records.
• Support performance management, including evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead effective shift handoff communication with incoming Team Leaders.
• Promote a culture of engagement by encouraging participation in Kaizen and Lean initiatives.
• Maintain accountability for adherence to company policies, safety standards, and Production Basics.
• Serve as a back-up Production Supervisor as needed.

Technical & Operational Execution

• Start up, operate, and shut down assembly equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform changeovers and adjust assembly equipment to meet production requirements.
• Monitor hourly production performance by visiting each cell; initiate escalation when targets are not met.
• Identify and respond immediately to quality issues to minimize defects and production loss.
• Document defects, scrap, and ensure proper material disposition in accordance with VWI.
• Perform downtime analysis, troubleshoot issues, and complete first-level mechanical repairs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Prepare and store fixtures and tooling at the end of production runs; tag tools per maintenance procedures.
• Ensure correct Visual Work Instructions (VWI), tools, and documentation are available and followed.
• Verify completion of cell startup checks and required documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Lead and audit Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) activities within assigned cells.
• Drive adherence to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards and audit completion.
• Own Layered Process Audits (LPA) for assigned areas and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Support development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE and uptime/downtime.
• Ensure compliance with 5S and Production Basics standards across all work areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform duties of an Operator or Material Handler as required to support production needs.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience (assembly preferred).
• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of Production Basics, Lean principles, and continuous improvement tools.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, reporting, production systems).

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime pay after 40 hours
• Double-time pay after 52 hours