About this role
Bilingual Team Lead – Automotive Industry (English/Spanish)
Location: Huntsville, AL
About PPG Quality
PPG Quality is a leading provider of manufacturing quality solutions, specializing in quality inspection, staffing support, and operational services for manufacturers and parts suppliers. We proudly serve industries including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, motorcycles, and food production. Headquartered in the North Atlanta area, PPG operates throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
We are committed to accelerated professional development and cultivating future leaders in manufacturing.
At PPG Quality, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and personal growth, where every team member has the opportunity to perform at their highest potential.
Position Summary
PPG Quality is seeking a Bilingual Team Lead (English/Spanish) to support on-site manufacturing operations in Huntsville, Alabama.
This hands-on leadership position combines material handling and production support with daily team supervision, workforce coordination, employee communication, and operational accountability.
The Bilingual Team Lead will work directly alongside employees on the production floor while serving as a key communication link between team members, site leadership, and management.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain productivity, safety, quality, and employee accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a physically demanding working leadership position requiring continuous movement, and active floor supervision throughout the shift.
Work Schedule
- Night Shift: 6:50 PM – 6:45 AM
- Workdays: Monday–Friday, with weekends as operationally required
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Provide daily direction, guidance, and oversight to assigned team members.
- Coordinate employee assignments and distribute workloads based on production requirements and staffing availability.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, breaks, and adherence to assigned schedules.
- Identify staffing shortages, attendance concerns, and operational disruptions and promptly communicate them to site leadership.
- Monitor individual and team productivity, quality performance, and compliance with established work instructions.
- Reinforce workplace expectations, professional conduct, dress code, and company policies.
- Address routine employee concerns professionally and escalate performance, conduct, or disciplinary matters through the appropriate management channels.
- Support new-hire orientation, hands-on training, cross-training, and employee development.
- Promote employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment.
- Provide accurate shift updates, communicate unresolved issues, and support effective shift transitions.
Manufacturing & Material Handling Operations
- Perform material handling duties throughout the shift when needed while maintaining active leadership oversight.
- Deliver materials to multiple workstations based on operational requirements.
- Monitor material flow and coordinate timely delivery to minimize production interruptions.
- Identify workflow bottlenecks, material shortages, and process inefficiencies and communicate corrective needs to site leadership.
- Support changing production priorities and assist with reassignment of personnel as necessary.
- Maintain organized work areas and promote efficient use of available resources.
- Work directly alongside employees to meet customer production and service expectations.
Bilingual Communication & Employee Support
- Serve as the primary English/Spanish communication resource for assigned team members.
- Accurately translate work instructions, safety expectations, operational updates, and workplace communications.
- Facilitate clear communication between Spanish-speaking employees, supervisors, and site leadership.
- Assist employees in understanding company policies, customer expectations, and assigned responsibilities.
- Communicate employee concerns and operational issues promptly, accurately, and professionally.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling employee-related information.
Quality, Safety & Operational Compliance
- Reinforce established safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and customer-specific workplace standards.
- Monitor compliance with quality procedures, work instructions, and operational expectations.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, quality concerns, and potential production disruptions.
- Immediately escalate workplace injuries, incidents, and significant safety concerns through established reporting channels.
- Assist site leadership in implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate operational information and complete assigned reports or documentation as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written, required.
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, production, or material handling experience preferred.
- Previous team lead, supervisory, or employee coordination experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to direct employees, establish accountability, and maintain productive working relationships.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility to support changing operational schedules.
- Ability to communicate expectations clearly and address workplace concerns professionally.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain operational records or reports as required.
- Positive, professional attitude with a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities.
- Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment while maintaining awareness of safety requirements.
- Ability to perform hands-on production support and leadership responsibilities during extended shifts.
Employee Benefits
At PPG Quality, we prioritize employee health and well-being by offering accessible, convenient healthcare benefits.
Eligible team members have access to:
- Medical Coverage
$25 physician office visit copay
- Complimentary Teladoc services
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
Why Join PPG Quality?
- Stable, long-term employment opportunities
- Hands-on leadership experience
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to develop supervisory and operational management skills
- The ability to make a direct impact on team performance and customer satisfaction
Build Your Career. Strengthen Our Team. Grow with PPG Quality.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PPG Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.