Team Leader

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 est...