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 established frequencies and sampling plans. Identify and isolate discrepancies and report nonconforming material as appropriate.
• Support scrap-reduction initiatives and work with the team to achieve established scrap-rate improvement goals.
• Coordinate Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities with Maintenance to support equipment reliability and production needs.
• Maintain training/education matrices and associated records in accordance with the IATF Management System.
• Support company Goals & Objectives (G&O), including tracking and reporting progress on established measurable objectives.
• Assist with injury investigations involving the work cell and facilitate small-group training related to corrective actions and injury prevention.
• Support Emergency Response Teams, including Safety and Medical Response Teams, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Leadership Team, Production Supervisor, or Plant Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong computer and production technology skills, including experience with SAP handheld scanners, machine control panels, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, respond to production challenges, and help maintain safety, quality, productivity, and delivery expectations.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other support teams.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs