Production Control Team Lead

Job Summary

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A tier one supplier of fuel system parts to the automotive industry, has immediate openings for a 2nd Shift Production Control Team Leader (4:00pm-12:30am or later).

Summary:

Intent of this role is to lead efforts by maintaining inventory, moving materials/finished goods to meet production schedules and satisfy customer delivery requirements. This role may lead team members.

Qualified applicants should possess the following:

Essential Job Functions:

· Drive forklift to move materials within the plant and to load/unload trucks

· Maintain Inventory accuracy

· Perform cycle counting

· Make kaizen improvements

· Update computer and print shipping documents

· Complete end of shift reports daily

· Provide training to increase skill capacity toward supporting shipping/receiving, and material handling roles

· Build and maintain positive relationship with employees, vendors and customer

· All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge / Education:

· GED or High School diploma

· Inventory flow process from receiving to shipping (ie. FIFO, Inventory management, Ship/Receiving)

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – excel, outlook, word

· Basic math

Skills:

· Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office applications and database input

· Effective Organizational and Time Management skills

· Detail oriented to maintain accurate inventory and end of shift reporting

· Communicate effectively written / verbal

· Maintain a positive work environment

· Self-starter with little to no direct supervision

· Drive Forklift to load and unload trucks

Abilities:

· Ability to lead production control activities to meet production goals while focusing on quality and safety

· Ability to work with other departments to meet production goals

· Ability to accurately track consumables and raw and finished goods inventories

· Ability to lead kaizen activities and recommend improvements based on daily activity

· Ability to train others and trouble shoot basic issues with limited supervision

· Ability to perform all production control jobs for training purposes and for absenteeism

· Capable of multitasking and adjusting to changing priorities

· Responsive to solve immediate concerns and keeps others informed on requests in a timely fashion

· Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment. Professionalism is a MUST.

· Must be able to meet flexible work hours as needed (example: come in early or work over in order to help cover other shifts due to absenteeism or work a split shift)

Work Conditions:

Driving Forklift, Sitting, Standing, carrying loads up to 50 lbs, works in plant / shipping dock environment, Work in a fast pace environment with changing priorities. May be called in to work on all hours.

The above job description is intended to provide general guidelines and is not intended to provide exhaustive list of work activities. Our flexible work environment is dynamic and all other duties are expected to be performed as assigned.

Package includes:

Low cost high quality medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans along with free short/ long term disability & life insurance. Team member contributions are really low. The cost difference will increase your take home pay.

401K plan with 100% company match up to 3% of earnings with potential additional annual company contribution as well as potential annual bonus.

19 paid holidays in 2026.

Progressive Personal paid leave/vacation program starting with 10 days 1st year of employment up to 25 days as of 10th year of employment.

Pay based on experience with scheduled increases on 6-month increments until top out.

If interested, please provide updated resume through Indeed or complete an application through our website https://fueltotalsystems.com/careers/. We would love to speak with you and show you our facility!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Pleasant, TN 38474 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Apply for the Production Control Team Lead position if you’re passionate about driving operational excellence through innovative solutions and collaborative leadership! This role is ideal for professionals eager to make a tangible impact on manufacturing efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Pay: From $21.60 per hour

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22