Manufacturing Team Lead Trainee (A Shift)

Aumovio•New Braunfels, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide. Why work work with us? • Flexible Work Schedule (4 days on, 4 days off) • Competitive Wage ($2.00 Night Shift Differential) • 6% 401k Match (100% Vested Day 1) • 110 Hours Holiday Time Off Per year • 136 Hours PTO Per year • IMMEDIATE Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits • Education Reimbursement • Disability (STD, LTD) (effective at 90 days of employment) • AC Climate Controlled work areas • Personal Protective Equipment Provided • Technical Skill Development • Cross Training Development • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Responsible for: • Leading daily activities of a manufacturing team consisting of production operators. • Leading the production team’s daily start-up meeting, ergonomic work, and establishes job rotation. • Guiding the team in the development and use of standard work instructions. • Performing first response troubleshooting and minor first line maintenance activities during production line down. • Ensuring team achieves daily 5S+1, quality, delivery, Kaizen, and cost goals. • Making recommendations for individual recognition for goal achievement and contributions. • Employing various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, etc.) to drive problems to permanent corrective action. • Driving Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement within the work cells. • Ensuring individual and team compliance to established policies and procedures. • Leading the team in completion of required preventative maintenance activities. • Performing cell audits and inspections and follows-up on abnormalities; charts/tracks team progress. • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Manufacturing Associate operator as required. Full-Time (4 days working, 4 days off) Day shift: 8:00am-6:30pm

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 6 months of employment in a production
Maintains a safe work environment.
Adheres to quality standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Effectively communicates with team members & leadership.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Relocation will not be provided.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience utilizing continuous improvement measures.
Intermediate computer skills
Strong mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Leading daily activities of a manufacturing team consisting of production operators.
Leading the production team’s daily start-up meeting, ergonomic work, and establishes job rotation.
Guiding the team in the development and use of standard work instructions.
Performing first response troubleshooting and minor first line maintenance activities during production line down.
Ensuring team achieves daily 5S+1, quality, delivery, Kaizen, and cost goals.
Making recommendations for individual recognition for goal achievement and contributions.
Employing various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, etc.) to drive problems to permanent corrective action.
Driving Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement within the work cells.
Ensuring individual and team compliance to established policies and procedures.
Leading the team in completion of required preventative maintenance activities.
Performing cell audits and inspections and follows-up on abnormalities; charts/tracks team progress.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Manufacturing Associate operator as required.