Production Shift Team Leader

Company Description Webasto Americas, part of the global Webasto Group, is a leading automotive supplier headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with approximately 4,000 team members across the U.S. and Mexico. The company specializes in roof systems and electrification solutions and contributes to Webasto Group’s global presence of over 50 locations, more than 16,800 employees, and multi-billion-euro revenue. Webasto produces 55% of the world’s sunroofs, with one in every six vehicles on the road featuring a Webasto sunroof, including some of the largest sunroofs in the world. As a family-owned company since 1901, Webasto fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture where a strong sense of partnership and respect shapes daily work and interactions.

Role Description The Production Shift Team Leader is a full-time, on-site role based in Plymouth, MI, responsible for leading a production team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets. This position oversees daily manufacturing operations on the assigned shift, including coordinating workflows, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to standardized work and safety procedures. The role involves collaborating with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering to resolve issues, optimize production schedules, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Shift Team Leader also trains and coaches team members, supports problem-solving on the shop floor, maintains accurate production records, and communicates shift status to management and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Supervisory Skills, with experience leading production teams and providing coaching and feedback.
• Candidates should possess Production Planning and Production Management skills to organize workflows, allocate resources, and achieve output targets.
• Candidates should possess Communication skills to clearly convey expectations, share updates across shifts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates should possess Operations Management skills to oversee daily plant activities, monitor performance metrics, and support process improvements.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments, with knowledge of lean principles, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Ability to work on-site in Plymouth, MI, with flexibility to support different shifts as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary technical training or a degree in operations, engineering, or related field is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to use production systems and basic computer applications for reporting and communication.