Team Lead - Assembly

Superior Industries is seeking a disciplined and proactive Assembly Team Lead to oversee our production operations. This role is designed for a strategic thinker who can balance technical oversight with the professional development of a diverse manufacturing team.

Location: Belen, NM | 80 Don Luis Trujillo Blvd

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 5:00pm

Job Description

An Assembly Team Lead is responsible for completing the following duties:

• Operational Oversight: Execute comprehensive management of the Assembly Department, integrating people, specialized processes, and strategic planning to meet production targets.
• Safety Leadership: Facilitate daily safety briefings to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and maintain a culture of collective accountability.
• Workflow Coordination: Synchronize the daily deployment of personnel, technical data, and materials to optimize throughput and minimize operational downtime.
• Process Excellence: Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives to refine assembly methodologies and enhance overall departmental efficiency.
• Talent & Team Management: Lead the full lifecycle of personnel development, including talent acquisition, technical training, and objective performance evaluations.
• Strategic Alignment: Translate organizational objectives into actionable daily tasks, ensuring the team remains focused on quality and delivery milestones.
• Adaptive Responsibility: Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management to support evolving business requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Weekly paycheck
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K retirement account with 5% company match
• Annual boot reimbursements up to $125
• On the spot bonuses up to $100

Qualifications

• Professional Diligence: Demonstrates a consistent work ethic characterized by reliability, high standards, and a commitment to departmental goals.
• Resilient Leadership: Proven ability to coach, mentor, and maintain team morale while navigating complex operational challenges or adversity.
• Results-Oriented Execution: A track record of swift, decisive action and a disciplined habit of meeting deadlines and production targets.
• Servant Leadership Philosophy: Possesses a stewardship mindset, prioritizing the growth and success of team members as a core component of leadership.
• Institutional Experience: Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Traits of Our Successful Employees

• Embrace Core Values: Serving Others, High Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Culture of Opportunity & Long-Term Relationships
• Attention to detail
• Concern for quality
• Exhibition of good communication skills when working with fellow employees
• Willingness to help out where needed