Team Leader - 1st Shift

Lydech Thermal Acoustic Solutions (TAS)•Hamptonville, NC

About The Position

The Team Leader is responsible for meeting Business Unit, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap reduction, and on-time delivery targets. The role enters and reports part production data and coordinates machine and line operator assignments to meet part-specific standard work and production schedules. The Team Leader monitors production performance and staffing, coordinates line changeovers and shift transitions, communicates schedule priorities and risks, and works with support functions to address production issues. The position also ensures compliance with operating standards, visual management controls, company policies, and safety rules, and participates in continuous improvement programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Line experience.
Computer skills.
Forklift license.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and coaching skills.
Organization and multitasking skills.
Communication and training skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure daily line staffing is sufficient to meet production and delivery requirements.
Review schedules and order requirements for each production line; communicate schedule and order status and priorities with other shift team leaders and the shift manager; promptly notify the Planner and Manager of unplanned downtime or at-risk orders.
Coordinate line changeovers, shift start-ups, and shift transitions for maximum effectiveness.
Monitor hourly performance for each production line and coordinate assistance from the shift manager, process engineer, quality engineer, maintenance, or other support functions to correct off-target performance.
Ensure compliance with visual management controls, including hour-by-hour performance tracking, line OEE, scrap, and 6S, and implement improvement actions when needed.
Ensure associates follow part and process operating standards and standard work requirements; correct procedural non-conformance and issues identified in Layered Process Audits.
Develop expertise in all line operations to provide break relief and operational knowledge for problem-solving activities.
Participate actively in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) programs that promote continuous improvement.
Adhere to company and location policies and safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.