Door + Trim Team Leader

Heartland Automotive, LLC. • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Heartland Automotive LLC is seeking a dynamic and motivated Entry-Level Team Leader for its manufacturing team. The role oversees production associates and supports the efficient, safe operation of manufacturing processes while meeting production targets and maintaining quality and safety standards. The position includes guiding and training team members, coordinating with production planning and quality personnel, monitoring production progress, and contributing to continuous improvement. The description states hours of 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders, organizational levels, departments, and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read and analyze information, write reports and work instructions, and present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of regular hand use, standing for extended periods up to an entire shift, sitting, and lifting up to 80 pounds; specific vision abilities are required.
• Awareness of potential work and environmental hazards and compliance with PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Pareto charts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and supervise production associates to achieve daily production targets.
• Provide guidance and support to team members and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Monitor and enforce quality-control measures and work with quality-control personnel to resolve product-quality issues.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures, and conduct safety meetings and training.
• Collaborate with production planning to schedule and prioritize production orders.
• Monitor and report production progress, identifying and addressing potential constraints.
• Identify process-improvement and efficiency opportunities and work with cross-functional teams on continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Train new team members in manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols, and support ongoing development.
• Lead and guide associates on manufacturing lines, including planning training, directing work, and resolving problems.
• Read and analyze information; write reports and work instructions; present information and respond to questions.
• Maintain a positive attitude, promote teamwork, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Follow PPE requirements according to standard work instructions and remain aware of workplace and environmental hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED