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Production Line Lead I

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Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

  • Ensure quality products are assembled in support of customer dock dates
  • Organize and assign work to meet the production schedules while following standard work assigned to the shipset
  • Monitor and communicate the daily production results and submit the daily efficiency report
  • Conduct daily meetings with the production line to review daily performance goals and challenges
  • Set up ANDON system to manage line progress through the shift and update as needed
  • Ensure the proper provisioning of the production line (tools, hardware, consumables)
  • Effectively communicate and elevate issues impacting the daily performance of the line from Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to the Production Supervisor
  • Assess the efficiency of each operator and provide training or recommend disciplinary action as necessary to Production Supervisor
  • Provide input for performance evaluations for assemblers and assistants
  • Review and provide daily attendance reports; Audit ITA records to ensure proper time charging
  • Monitor and reduce line scrap cost; Follow MRB and Q-note processes
  • Conduct and assist with corrective actions, root cause analysis and preventative action
  • Cross train on multiple processes to increase knowledge and value to the team
  • Train assemblers in new processes including standard work
  • Investigate line stops, put in emergency measures, and counter measures to cope with line stops
  • Communicate Line damages immediately
  • Communicate regularly with the line inspector to be aware of the quality issues found
  • Communicate quality issues back to the line operator and investigate root cause to ensure it is resolved
  • Participate in the daily production meetings
  • Work with Production Supervisor to build a cross training plan to strengthen the team and invest in assemblers
  • Fill in for assemblers when away from the work area (absenteeism, training, etc.)
  • Interact with internal and external customers professionally
  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized workplace; Conduct regular housekeeping audits
  • Support and maintain 5S initiatives


Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education/Experience:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience:

  • 3+ years’ of seat assembly or related manufacturing experience
  • Trainer or leadership experience preferred
  • Qualification to support all line functions as needed
  • Must be able to read, write and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
  • Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance
  • Ability to communicate and present in front of peers and upper management
  • Ability to organize teams to effectively accomplish organizational goals
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice and overtime








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Job details

Title
Production Line Lead I
Employer
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Location
Ft Worth, Texas, United States
Published
Nov 1, 2026
Closes:
Jan 1, 2027
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
Other

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