Production Team Leader

The Production Team Leader coaches/mentors team members into becoming self-sufficient teams. Assist supervisors with the coordination of activities of production workers by performing the following duties. Must lead by example consistently.

Pay Rate $27.80/hr

• →Verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• →Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• →Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• →Interprets specifications, work instructions, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties as needed.
• →Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules with Production Supervisor’s approval.
• →Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• →Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• →Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• →Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• →Maintains time and production records.
• →Estimates, requisitions, and performs basic inspections of material when required.
• →Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of four years of experience in a productions role (some management experience preferred) (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Associate's degree (A. A.) from two-year College or technical school preferred
• Must know all quality procedures.
• Must know how to use barcode gun.
• Must know all parts and their functions.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

• 4+ years of related experience and/or training
• Ability to operate all work stations in the plant
• Ability to operate all machinery
• Demonstrates ability to handle daily personnel issues (attendance, written warnings and disciplinary action).
• Demonstrates ability to verify quality issues shown on defective code list.
• Demonstrates ability to verify shipments ( both inbound and outbound )
• Understands and follows ISO 9001-2004 standards
• Understands and follows containment/reject procedure.
• Understands and follows loading procedure.
• Understands and follows staging procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to schedule production for the shift.
• Can operate bar code reader.

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process, please reach out to us at pistongrouptalent@pistongroup.com. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.