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Production Team Leader -McCalla, AL

Location: 

US Gestamp Alabama - McCalla, US, US Gestamp

Date:  Apr 21, 2026

Position Summary:

Working Leader who will be responsible for managing associates involved in all aspects of the Press Area. Team Leader will be involved in decision making activities during day-to-day press operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Able to operate Transfer / Blanking Press or Progressive Press

2. Implements daily production schedule of the press shop to meet daily manufacturing goals.

3. Schedules production associate assignments and coordinates daily assignment rotations.

4. Trains associates on operational processes and ensures competency with work procedures.

5. Monitors and reports daily attendance of production associates.

6. Performs daily safety inspections prior to work start-up.

7. Records and reports daily production performance statistics.

8. Recommends improvements to work procedures to improve production efficiencies.

9. Implements continuous improvement activities.

10. Assists other Team Members in Continually improving the Operation

11. Is Required to be able to Proficiently Perform all Job Related Functions of the Operation

12. Initially Leads Problem Solving Efforts

13. Responsible for Assessment & Development of Team Improvement Goals

14. Manage manpower issues daily and plan for shortages, vacation, etc.

15. Visual Reporting of Operational Measures

16. Supports the Continual Pursuit of Waste Elimination

17. Other projects and activities as assigned by the Group Leader

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Has experience with PC based systems Microsoft applications

2. Strong knowledge of SPC and data tracking; good math skills

3. Effective in leading and working with others in a production setting

4. Must have excellent people and communication (oral and written) Skills

5. Solid Computer skills

6. Must Handle Physical Demands of Shipping Operations

7. Must have good attendance record

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Having been trained in Lean Manufacturing Principals is a plus

2. Associate Degree from an accredited institution a plus

3. Must have at least 1-3 years experience in a production/shipping environment

4. Must have the Ability to Work in a Team Based Environment

5. Any Technical Skills are a plus

6. Any previous Leadership skills are a plus

Competencies

Decision Making
Leadership Performance
Developing People
Directing People

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!

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