Position Summary

JOB PURPOSE

The Team Leader – Motor Department is responsible for managing and leading all daily production activities within the Motor Assembly workshop. The role will customarily and regularly supervise, train, monitor, identify and assign work tasks, performance manage, and otherwise direct the work of all operators within the Assigned Value Stream while utilizing established documentation, tools, and equipment. The role ensures that production targets are achieved in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity while developing team capability and driving continuous improvement using Lean principles.

Main Duties

Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities for approximately 40 workers across multiple equipment and special process areas.
Ensure production output meets customer requirements and internal targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity.
Allocate manpower and resources effectively based on production priorities and capacity planning.
Monitor machine utilization and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime.
Enforce compliance with Standard Work, Work Instructions, HSE rules, and 5S standards in all areas.
Review production performance daily (KPIs, TIB boards, reports) and escalate issues where necessary.
Lead daily shift meetings and communication with operators and other team leaders.
Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, visual management, waste reduction, etc.).
Support training, multi‑skilling, and competency development for operators and technicians.

Key Accountabilities

| Output (What must be achieved) | Actions (How to achieve) | |---|---| | Safe working environment | Enforce HSE rules, conduct safety talks, audit compliance, investigate incidents | | Production targets achieved | Plan manpower, balance workload, monitor progress, adjust priorities daily | | Stable product quality | Ensure adherence to SW, conduct quality checks, address non‑conformities promptly | | On‑time delivery | Coordinate with Planning, monitor schedules, remove bottlenecks | | High Performance Teams | Coach team leaders, evaluate performance, provide feedback and recognition | | Continuous improvement | Lead Kaizen activities, implement Lean tools, track improvement actions | | Compliance to standards | Ensure compliance with ISO / AS9100, customer requirements, internal procedures | | Accurate reporting | Maintain production records, KPIs, and communicate status to management |

Jobholder Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in manufacturing environment, with at least 1–3 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
Experience in production processes: Motor assembly, special processes, is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of production planning, capacity management, and shopfloor control.
Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 8 Wastes, and continuous improvement methods.
Good knowledge of HSE and quality systems (AS9100, ISO, internal procedures, SOPs).
Foreign languages: English is a must. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), basic reporting tools.

Key Competencies

Leadership and people management
Strong communication and teamwork
Problem‑solving and decision‑making
Planning and organization
Accountability and ownership
Continuous improvement mindset
Customer and quality orientation
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Other Information

Must comply with all company HSE policies and procedures.
Will be required to work closely with cross‑functional teams for improvement projects, audits, and customer visits.
May be required to work shifts depending on production needs.

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