Team Lead

Role Summary 

The Sequencing Team Lead supports daily production by guiding team members, monitoring workflow, and helping resolve issues in real time. This is a hands-on role responsible for keeping the sequencing process running smoothly, meeting quality standards, and supporting team performance on the floor.

What Success Looks Like

• Production runs smoothly with minimal disruptions, delays, or missed sequences
• Sequenced material is accurate, complete, and delivered on time
• Issues are identified early and resolved quickly before impacting production
• Rework, errors, and replacement activity are reduced over time
• Team members understand their tasks and perform them correctly and consistently
• New and cross-trained employees are confident and productive in their roles
• Work areas are clean, organized, and consistently follow 5S standards
• Safety rules are followed at all times, and risks are addressed immediately
• Communication between shifts and departments is timely, clear, and solution-focused
• The team works together effectively and maintains a positive, respectful environment

Core Skills & Competencies

Production Flow & Sequencing Knowledge

• Understands sequencing process (JIT) and production workflow
• Monitors WIP, queues, and inventory to keep production moving
• Recognizes bottlenecks and adjusts priorities in real time

Problem Solving & Execution

• Identifies issues quickly and takes action to resolve them
• Supports root cause problem-solving to prevent repeat issues
• Follows through to ensure problems are fully resolved

Team Support & Coaching

• Provides clear, simple instructions and guidance on the floor
• Helps train new employees and supports skill development
• Reinforces expectations for quality, safety, and performance

Quality & Accuracy Focus

• Ensures sequencing accuracy and adherence to customer requirements
• Monitors rework, replacements, and errors and takes corrective action
• Maintains attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Communication & Coordination

• Shares updates, priorities, and issues clearly with the team
• Works closely with supervisors and other departments
• Escalates issues appropriately and provides clear status updates

Safety & Organization

• Models safe work behaviors and reinforces accountability
• Maintains clean, organized work areas using 5S/6S principles

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in warehouse, production, or sequencing environment preferred
• Basic computer and system navigation skills

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