Every team in an organization has one person who represents and carries out the management activities. Their role in the organization is of immense importance because they communicate between different hierarchical levels of the organization. 

The expectations, management has from the team are relayed through the team leader to be put in effect by shop floor staff. 

A leader must possess a number of qualities to effectively lead the team. He must have the technical domain knowledge, zeal for improvement of the organization and awareness of quality. Along with these qualities, a leader must also have the ability to manage a group effectively. A team leader also has the job to give out tasks to all the personnel of his team. By the synergy of all the expected qualities of a leader an efficient chain of command can be established within the organization. It significantly helps the organization to achieve cohesion in operations at all levels and increases the productivity and efficiency of the team members.

The leader has the responsibility to complete tasks in a given time frame. He is also supposed to deliver knowledge addition to the whole team in terms of training them in new techniques and advanced methods. The leader is a promoter of good will amongst employees that leads to a harmonious work environment. He also registers any complaints that the staff might have and looks for an effective solution to the problem.

The team leader has a very important role in effecting the cost, quality and productivity of the manufacturing unit. While in the position of a leader, he undertakes various responsibilities for making the organization more productive, reduce the number of defects and ensure safety of the employees. The role of a team leader in different levels of the organization differs slightly but the objective is quite similar. A team leaders collective efforts has direct impact on achieving operational ex