Team Leader - Tire & Battery Assembly

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Team Leader who brings enthusiasm and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. We value innovative and creative ideas—yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you’ll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Leads and participates in Risk Assessment, 5S, and STOP programs.
• Monitors daily production schedules and ensures parts are assembled and delivered on time.
• Ensures that quality objectives are achieved.
• Assigns and monitors daily work to ensure standards, instructions, and goals are met.
• Maintains Standardized Work documentation, communicates with Supervisors and Managers, and provides daily results and employee performance feedback.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to proactively address issues or concerns internal to their functional area of responsibility, elevating to Supervisor and/or Manager where appropriate for resolution.
• Monitors and arranges for proper preventive maintenance of machines, equipment, and facilities for functional areas of responsibility.
• Serves as the go-to resource for employee training, ensuring employees are prepared to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Provides cross-training to build skills, create development opportunities, and maintain flexibility in daily assignments.
• Collaborates with associates to identify continuous improvement (kaizen) opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Leads approved kaizen activities and supports TPS processes and Jishuken activities.

Requirements

• Two or more years of assembly experience.
• Experience driving a forklift or willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Demonstration of leadership skills.
• Ability to lead/coach in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and dependability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE), SAP, and/or Wavetrak.

Schedule

This is an in-person role located at our “M5” Muscatine, IA facility. Standard working hours are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Overtime is anticipated based on business needs but is not guaranteed.

Pay

Wage: $22.50/hour + $2.00/hour leadership premium. This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 paid holidays.
• Affordable medical plans and no-cost dental & vision options.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs.
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development.