Automotive Team Lead
SydneyOn-site
AI Summary
Leads and develops a team of specialists in a fast-paced automotive production environment, ensuring quality control, workflow efficiency, and daily target delivery.
About this role
At Carma, we’re more than just a car company, we’re on a mission to shake up the Australian automotive industry! As a digital pre-owned car dealership, we’re turning the car buying and selling experience into a hassle-free, seamless journey that customers can truly enjoy. With our diverse and collaborative team managing everything from engineering to marketing and buying to reconditioning in-house, we’re powered by the best people and we’d love for you to come along for the ride.
We’re on the hunt for a Team Leader to steer the team and keep things running at top gear! You’ll be the go-to expert, making sure quality stays high, targets are smashed, and the team keeps growing through great training and support. Working side by side with other production leads and the department manager, you’ll play a key role in driving efficiency and keeping our operations on track.
We’re on the hunt for a Team Leader to steer the team and keep things running at top gear! You’ll be the go-to expert, making sure quality stays high, targets are smashed, and the team keeps growing through great training and support. Working side by side with other production leads and the department manager, you’ll play a key role in driving efficiency and keeping our operations on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Workflow Management: Direct daily priorities for the operational team to meet delivery deadlines and target output
- Quality Control: Execute comprehensive quality checks and be the go-to expert for your production stage, ensuring quality and efficiency
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of specialists, driving excellence in performance, training, and safety
- Results Driven: Motivate and drive a high-output team to hit daily targets
- Strategic Improvements: Proactively identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks or "Work-in-Progress" (WIP) lag to ensure consistent operational flow
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- You have at least 2 years experience leading/ supervising teams in fast-paced operational environments.
- You have a proven track record in quality assurance with a systematic approach to identifying and resolving defects.
- You are process-driven and organised - building and refining workflows to increase efficiency.
- You have excellent communication providing clear, direct feedback to your team and concise updates to senior management.
- You hold a current NSW driver's Licence.
Benefits
- We wouldn’t be a car business if we didn’t give you some $$ off our Carma cars, parts and NRMA cover.
- Join our high-performing, forward-thinking team and help shake up car buying in Australia.
- Be a part of a high performing team, where curiosity, learning and tackling fun challenges are just another day at the office.
At Carma, we’re all about fostering an amazing culture, where you can bring your best self to work! We value collaboration, innovation and having a laugh at work. Plus, we’re committed to diversity, inclusion and safe work practices, so no matter your background or experience (or car brand of choice!) we’d love to hear from you. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the interview process
Skills
Defect IdentificationOperational EfficiencyPerformance ManagementProcess ImprovementQuality AssuranceSafety ComplianceTeam LeadershipWorkflow Management
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