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Unit 55 - Assembly Team Leader

NIFCO
La Vergne, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Title: Assembly Team Leader
Job Summary: Responsible for all aspects of the shift operation regarding production.

Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate activities in production for designated shift in accordance with procedures and work instructions
  • Coordinate daily operator assignments to meet schedule requirements.
  • Communicate issues regarding part/container supply to Warehouse as needed.
  • Communicate issues regarding schedule/jobs, inventory, and machine issues to Planning as needed.
  • Collaborate with Quality on effective solutions to resolve product defect issues, packaging, containment, and customer complaints.
  • Collaborate with IT on effective solutions to resolve Printer/Oracle issues regarding MES connection complaints.
  • Perform/administer disciplinary action for minor production infractions and escalate infractions if necessary.
  • Perform/verify quality audits.
  • Ensure equipment process, product, and packaging quality meet documented internal standards.
  • Help ensure operators activities such as PPH targets are being met and material handlers activities such as FIFO are being performed and rules are being followed.
  • Ensure 5S & 3S activities are being performed and rules are being followed.
  • Follow and enforce all safety guidelines.
  • Send a daily team leads shift update email to U20 to communicate all schedules/jobs issues that occurred.
  • Help with any quality and training issues and processes when necessary
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as required my Management for production needs.
Education:
  • High School diploma or GED Skills/Experience/Requirements
  • 3 to 5 to years’ experience in assembly operations.
  • Past Team Lead or Supervisory experience highly preferred
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel
Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work in a loud environment.
  • Must be able squat, kneel and bend frequently.
  • Ensure compliance to all IATF quality and ISO environmental guidelines.
  • Participate in physical inventory activities as requested.
  • Other job-related tasks as assigned by Management.
Safety:
  • Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols are followed, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner)
  • Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet
  • Audits and enforces all team members to follow safety guidelines and expectations
  • Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy
  • 5S
  • Follow 5S procedure and guidance
  • Lead, train, and implement 5S to maintain standard and cleanliness
  • Audits and enforces all team members to follow 5S standards and expectations
  • Goals
  • Achieve established section KPI's

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$66,133 to $89,148
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