Production Team Lead

Job Title: Assembly Team Lead

Location: Trimax Mowing Systems Fayetteville Georgia
Department: Manufacturing / Assembly
Reports To: Production Manager

Company Overview

Trimax Mowing Systems is a family-owned global manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment. With a growing manufacturing and assembly facility in Fayetteville GA we design develop and build high-quality mowing systems known for durability performance and innovation. Trimax places a strong emphasis on customer success teamwork continuous improvement and doing the right thing.

Position Summary

The Assembly Team Lead is responsible for supervising guiding and supporting the assembly team to ensure products are assembled safely efficiently and to high quality standards. This role combines leadership hands-on involvement in assembly processes and collaboration with other departments to meet production targets and continuous improvement goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead motivate and develop the assembly team on the shop floor.
• Assign daily tasks and balance workflow in support of production schedules.
• Train team members on assembly procedures tools and safety requirements.
• Monitor performance provide feedback and assist in resolving work-related issues.

Production & Quality

• Ensure assembly work meets specifications and quality standards.
• Support team in interpreting work instructions and drawings.
• Perform regular quality checks and escalate defects or inconsistencies.
• Work with Production Management to meet daily targets and adjust resources as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture ensuring all team members follow safety protocols and use PPE appropriately.
• Proactively identify hazards and report concerns to management.
• Participate in safety meetings and support continuous safety improvements.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline assembly processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to management for workflow enhancements.
• Encourage team involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration

• Coordinate with production planning fabrication and other departments to avoid bottlenecks.
• Communicate updates issues and priorities clearly with team and supervisors.

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with mechanical assembly exposure (tools parts sub-assemblies).
  
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read work instructions basic drawings and follow SOPs.
• Commitment to safety quality and teamwork.

Preferred

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with inventory management

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable standing for long periods and helping with hands-on tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift and maneuver parts and equipment within safe weight limits (e.g. up to 5075 lbs).
  

What We Offer

• Supportive team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health dental vision life insurance).
• Paid holidays and accrued PTO.
• 401(k) with company matching.
  

Work Schedule

• Full-time MondayFriday (typically 8-hour shifts).

Required Experience:

Manager