International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications ISSN (Online): 2581-6187 24 Nia Amalia Yones and Amiartuti Kusmaningtyas, “Team Work to Improve Employee Performance Through Work Discipline on Employees of PT. Surya Madistrindo Area Operation Jember City, Indonesia,” International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Publications (IJMRAP), Volume 7, Issue 9, pp. 24-28, 2025. Team Work to Improve Employee Performance Through Work Discipline on Employees of PT. Surya Madistrindo Area Operation Jember City, Indonesia Nia Amalia Yones 1 , Amiartuti Kusmaningtyas 2 1,2 Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Indonesia Email address: amiartuti@untag-sby.ac.id Abstract—This study investigates the impact of teamwork and work discipline on employee performance at PT. Surya Madistrindo Area Operations located in Jember City, Indonesia. A survey-based quantitative method was used, which included 60 employees from the sales department. Analysis of data was conducted using Smart PLS software. The results show that cooperation has a considerable and beneficial influence on work discipline, which subsequently affects employee performance in a positive way. Working together also enhances employee performance. The findings that support the LMX theory suggest that robust leader-member relationships ensure teamwork, enhance work discipline, and consequently boost performance. The results of the study emphasize the importance of team growth, nurturing a positive connection between leaders and members, and minimizing conflicts to enhance work discipline and productivity. This research highlights the critical significance of teamwork and discipline in improving employee performance, suggesting that companies should concentrate on fostering collaboration and discipline to successfully achieve their objectives. Keywords— Employee Performance, Organizational Development, Teamwork, Work Discipline. I. INTRODUCTION In this competitive digital era, most organizations face significant challenges in sustaining and competing with the rapid rise in fierce market competition. Among various factors, the success of every organization will depend on the contribution or performance of their employees. Performance from the employees is so crucial to an organization's efficiency and productivity in achieving strategic goals and targets. Workers who can work efficiently and effectively assure business growth but also the stability and sustainability of the company in the future. The previous literature has established some factors that influence employee performance, such as work discipline and teamwork. [1] have proven that with the implementation of good work discipline, team collaboration increases significantly and thus may improve employee performance. The view of [2] emphasizes that performance of employees can be enhanced by individual characteristics, motivation, and good teamwork. In another paper, [3] have explained that employee performance has a central role in the achievement of company goals and for that reason has become one of the strategic priorities toward improvement. Work discipline is an important element in implementing a productive work culture. Work discipline in the explanation of [4] has an essential influence on the improvement of employee performance. Discipline builds a focused work atmosphere, which enables employees to work consistently and achieve the target of the company more effectively. Besides this, teamwork is also very significant in encouraging harmony among individuals to complete work in the most effective and innovative ways. According to [5], the better the teamwork, the higher the performance of the employees. In the context of this study, the leading theoretical framework for analysing how the teamwork and work discipline may impact employees' performance is that of the concept of LMX, or Leadership-Member Exchange. [6] Introduced the LMX model; it emphasizes a two-way relationship between the leader and the subordinates. The good relationship between the leaders and members of the group gives rise to good cooperation, mutually helpful, and communicative relationship that benefits the work disciplinary performance of an individual employee. This research was carried out at PT. Surya Madistrindo Area Operation Jember City, Indonesia, which is an operating area dealing with the distribution, sales, and marketing of the products belonging to Gudang Garam within the area of Jember City and its surroundings. The distribution industry requires a high level of creativity, responsibility, and commitment on the part of employees, much like the company in question. In daily operations, teamwork is an indispensable ingredient in ensuring smooth distribution and achieving targets. Besides, work discipline is necessary to maintain punctuality and quality of service so that it can meet customer needs consistently. With this background, the study is important in understanding how teamwork can enhance employee performance through work discipline in employees working at PT Surya Madistrindo Area Operation Jember City. This provides an in-depth insight into the companies on how to manage employee performance so that business goals are effectively achieved. II. LITERATURE REVIEW & HYPHOTESIS DEVELOPMENT Teamwork is a work mechanism that enables individuals to support, collaborate, and synergize expertise in order to attain common goals. According to [7], the contribution provided by the team is superior compared to the contribution of individuals separately. This proves that collaboration within