Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Mann+Hummel GmbH•Portage, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Team Leader is responsible for leading assembly operations on the South Campus, with a balanced focus on people leadership and technical execution. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production by supervising team members, supporting equipment and process performance, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience (assembly preferred).
Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude.
Working knowledge of Production Basics, Lean principles, and continuous improvement tools.
Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, reporting, production systems).

Responsibilities

Ensure all team members are properly trained, qualified, and following standard work.
Plan, assign, and direct daily work in alignment with the production schedule.
Partner with the Production Supervisor to review and approve daily attendance and time records.
Support performance management, including evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Lead effective shift handoff communication with incoming Team Leaders.
Promote a culture of engagement by encouraging participation in Kaizen and Lean initiatives.
Maintain accountability for adherence to company policies, safety standards, and Production Basics.
Serve as a back-up Production Supervisor as needed.
Start up, operate, and shut down assembly equipment according to established procedures.
Perform changeovers and adjust assembly equipment to meet production requirements.
Monitor hourly production performance by visiting each cell; initiate escalation when targets are not met.
Identify and respond immediately to quality issues to minimize defects and production loss.
Document defects, scrap, and ensure proper material disposition in accordance with VWI.
Perform downtime analysis, troubleshoot issues, and complete first-level mechanical repairs.
Coordinate with Maintenance and Tooling to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Prepare and store fixtures and tooling at the end of production runs; tag tools per maintenance procedures.
Ensure correct Visual Work Instructions (VWI), tools, and documentation are available and followed.
Verify completion of cell startup checks and required documentation.
Lead and audit Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) activities within assigned cells.
Drive adherence to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards and audit completion.
Own Layered Process Audits (LPA) for assigned areas and implement corrective actions promptly.
Support development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), including OEE and uptime/downtime.
Ensure compliance with 5S and Production Basics standards across all work areas.
Perform duties of an Operator or Material Handler as required to support production needs.
Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient workplace.