Team Leader, 2nd shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm)

HME Careers•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

HME is recruiting a temporary Team Leader for the second shift, scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role coordinates and monitors daily operations within a manufacturing work cell, serving as a liaison between the supervisor and the work team. The Team Leader assigns work to assemblers and testers, monitors production flow and output, supports training, and helps maintain safe, orderly, and quality-focused operations. The role also involves assembling, reworking, and reassembling products; checking documents and work for accuracy and conformance; completing required production and material transactions; and supporting new product integration on the manufacturing floor. The posted pay range is $22.02–$29.38 per hour, plus a 10% second-shift differential. Pay may vary based on experience and other factors. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, three weeks of paid vacation in the first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) contributions. The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds with assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Strong understanding of all manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedures in the work area.
Demonstrated ability to train others and help them learn processes.
Leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Good computer skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (two years of college) preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the supervisor and work team regarding daily activities and Leader Standard Work.
Identify operational issues, such as tooling, manpower, and documentation problems, and potential personnel or production problems; report them to the Supervisor or Group Leader.
Train unit personnel on production methods, procedures, and process flow.
Manage production within the work cell by assigning work to assemblers and testers.
Track production quantity and line stops using an electronic production board.
Monitor the flow of work through the team area.
Maintain 7S housekeeping and safety standards.
Perform audits and ensure compliance with ESD and company workmanship standards.
Check the accuracy of transactions completed by the work team.
Maintain adequate and accurate inventory of assembly parts and supplies.
Assemble, rework, and reassemble products.
Verify the accuracy of instruction documents, including schematics, assembly drawings, and bills of materials, before work begins.
Check work for accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications.
Complete data-entry moves as required.
Complete material transactions and route items to the indicated inventory location.
Perform assigned tasks on time and safely; ask the manager for clarification when needed and immediately report work-related problems.
Participate in and support new product integration on the manufacturing floor.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.