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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