Team Leader

Holley Performance Brands, founded in 1903, is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-performance automotive aftermarket products. Our portfolio of iconic brands powers enthusiasts and racers worldwide - from classic muscle and modern performance to off-road and powersports - combining a rich heritage of innovation with a passion for performance. The Team Lead supports daily operations within the Sniper Assembly Department by coordinating workflow, assisting with training, supporting production priorities, monitoring inventory, and helping maintain quality and productivity standards. This is a hands-on role that spends the majority of the shift maintaining inventory counts, ordering material and supporting team members while serving as a key resource to the Production Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Coordination

• Support daily production activities to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate workflow and prioritize jobs to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Communicate material shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, and production delays to leadership.
• Assist with monitoring department performance and throughput.

Hands-On Production Support

• Staging jobs including printing labels and job travelers, moving completed jobs.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards while supporting team workflow.
• Verify completed assemblies meet specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting assembly issues and implementing corrective actions.

Team Support & Training

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members.
• Assist with quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and process standardization.

Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs.
• Conduct cycle counts and assists with inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, identified, and available to support production schedules.
• Assist with ordering and restocking production materials as needed.

Quality & Operational Support

• Support quality inspections and testing activities.
• Promote adherence to company policies, safety procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with production reporting and operational updates.
• Escalate quality, safety, and production concerns promptly.
• Maintain organized, clean, and efficient work areas following 5S principles.

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience working with wire harnesses, electrical assemblies, crimping, soldering, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Team Lead, Lead Operator, or similar manufacturing support role.
• Experience training or mentoring employees.
• Familiarity with inventory control and cycle counting.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read work instructions, diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to assemble, handle, and inspect products.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to distinguish wire colors and visually inspect components.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and other equipment as required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and non-standard hours as business needs require.
• Employees must be able to perform all essential job functions safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Holley Is a Great Place to Work At Holley, we’re more than a performance parts company - we’re a community of enthusiasts, innovators, and problem-solvers. We offer a competitive benefits package and a culture that values both performance and people.

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Employee discounts on Holley Performance Brands products, events, and partnerships
• Education Assistance program

Holley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact human resources.