What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader - 3rd Shift position at MANN+HUMMEL?
Role Summary
Job Description
3rd Shift Team Leader – South Campus (Assembly)
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.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Supervision
Job Description
3rd Shift Team Leader – South Campus (Assembly)
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.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Supervision
- 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.
- 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).
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Overtime pay after 40 hours
- Double-time pay after 52 hours