Assembly Team Lead

Overview

People Leadership & Team Support

• lead a team of ~12 assembly operators during daily production activities.
• Provide hands-on training, OJT, and skill development to ensure operators follow Standardized Work and safety requirements.
• Support operators in resolving quality, safety, or process-related issues; escalate when needed through proper channels.
• Cover operator tasks during breaks, absence, or emergencies to maintain line stability.
• Deliver clear and continuous feedback to team members regarding performance, improvement areas, discipline, and development.
• Foster a positive team environment that encourages communication, problem solving, and accountability.
• Prepare work instructions for the assigned production line, working with Process Engineering to ensure accuracy and obtaining required approvals.

Production & Quality Execution

• Ensure the completion of production targets in line with daily takt time and standard work expectations.
• Verify that all operators follow safety procedures, torque requirements, quality checkpoints, and process controls.
• Identify and escalate abnormalities using the escalation system (Andon, quality alerts, etc.).
• Perform basic troubleshooting for process and quality issues before calling support teams (ME, Quality, Maintenance).
• Update and maintain line KPIs board daily to reflect actual performance and priorities.
• Ensure good housekeeping (5S) and workplace organization in assigned zones.

Communication & Reporting

• Report production issues, manpower gaps, quality concerns, tooling issues, and line stoppages to supervisors and support functions.
• Communicate shift handover updates and maintain accurate documentation related to performance, attendance, and training.
• Provide feedback to Process Engineering and Quality teams to support continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in problem-solving activities (e.g., root cause analysis, 5 Why, Kaizen).
• Suggest improvements to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and ergonomics.
• Ensure proper implementation of improvement actions at the operator level.

Skills

• Strong leadership capability with the ability to coach, guide, and motivate frontline operators.
• Good understanding of assembly operations, standard work, and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Solid communication skills and ability to convey instructions clearly.
• Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting ability (5 Why, Quality alert handling).
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain production flow under pressure.
• High attention to detail, discipline, and quality mindset.
• Ability to work in a structured, high-pace production environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or technical school degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 1 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Previous experience as a senior operator, team leader, or line coordinator is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, standard work, and quality requirements in assembly operations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts according to production needs.

Compensation & Benefits