Manufacturing Team Leader

About the role

We are looking for a full‑time Manufacturing Team Leader to supervise daily assembly‑line operations at our upcoming HVAC plant. You will coordinate shift activities, drive team engagement and maintain a safe, efficient environment focused on continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assembly‑line manufacturing operations during your shift, ensuring production throughput, safety compliance and zero operational disruption.
• Plan, organise and manage production schedules to meet on‑time delivery targets.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks, waste and quality issues; actively participate in QRQC and root‑cause problem‑solving.
• Monitor and achieve manufacturing KPIs, promoting continuous‑improvement and reliability‑centred practices.
• Implement and sustain lean management standards and 5S practices to keep the work area safe and organised.
• Ensure equipment calibration and proper functioning; oversee change‑over and line‑set‑up efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, logistics and engineering teams to drive operational excellence.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a manufacturing shift or team, preferably in an automotive or HVAC environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, KPI monitoring and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse data, identify issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Commitment to safety, quality and lean manufacturing principles.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing methodology
• 5S workplace organisation
• QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)
• Root‑cause problem‑solving