AM Skills Trade Line Lead

Daimler Truck North America•Hibbing, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

Requirements

Technical Degree/Certificate in a skilled trade such as Machining/Maintenance/Electronic Technician
5 year related experience
Familiarity with computer applications and/or controlled systems
Experience using hand and power tools
High level of analytical and problem solving ability
Strong computer skills (ex. Excel, Word, Power Point)
Coaching, training and mentoring skills
Ability to organize and direct staff to meet daily customer demand
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others so as to motivate employees and elicit work output
Must be available to work all shifts and/or flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in a skilled trade such as Machining/Maintenance/Electronic Technician
Prior experience as front-line team lead/supervisor/leading a team

Responsibilities

Achieve daily production and annual Lead goals.
Coordinate staff, parts, and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize efficiency.
Monitor daily and weekly overtime ensuring policy compliance.
Work closely with Manager on performance related issues and employee performance reviews.
Review time records and schedule vacation for employees.
Maintain discipline through enforcement of the company policies.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment within the department through use of 5S principles.
Communicate goals for each area.
Monitor product quality to achieve a superior quality reputation.
Provide and promote solutions that will eliminate reoccurring problems.
Understand the product and how it performs.
Lead and set an example for others.
Keep team members motivated toward continuous improvement.
Review, Develop, and Communicate work instruction updates and ISO documentation.
Provide instruction for proper use of tools and fixtures.
Communicate material shortages to the materials manager.
Communicate equipment issues to supervision, maintenance and engineering.
Understand and perform functions within an ERP system.
Control inventory movement through ERP transactions.