Production Team Lead

Launch teams support new vehicle programs from prototype to full production. Most supervisors started on the line.

About the role:

Foxglove Automotive is hiring a Production Team Lead to run second shift at our Portland plant with about 40 operators across four lines. This is an in-person role at our Portland location.

Main duties:

• Hit daily production targets for output, scrap and downtime
• Drive 5S and continuous improvement projects
• Interview and onboard new hires
• Conduct performance reviews for hourly staff
• Lead shift start meetings and assign operators to lines and stations
• Work with quality to contain and fix product issues
• Enforce safety rules and investigate incidents on your shift
• Coach, train and discipline team members following company policy

Qualifications:

• Proven track record leading 20 or more hourly employees
• Must be on the floor for most of the shift, standing and walking
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and an ERP or MES system
• OSHA 10 General Industry or willing to complete
• Able to work any shift and stay late when the line needs it
• Working knowledge of lean tools and KPIs such as OEE
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills

Nice to have:

• Food manufacturing with SQF or BRC experience
• Line or shift startup experience

Schedule: 12-hour days on a rotating 2-2-3

Compensation: $75,000 - $87,000 per year

Perks and benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Dental insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Foxglove Automotive Co., Ltd..