Lead Associate, FPA1 (DMMI P3A - AL3, 2nd Shift)

Denso • Battle Creek, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Lead Associate in the DMMI Production 3A - HVAC Auto Line 3 (AL3), Department 368 (FPA-1 area). The core hours for this role are 4:15 PM - 12:45 AM. The selected candidate will train on the 1st shift (Core Hours: 5:15 AM - 1:45 PM) for approximately 3 months. This role requires a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in performing routine process operations, including standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustments, and fault recovery. The position also involves demonstrating advanced problem-solving and innovation, and teaching others using D-JI methods. Specific process skill responsibilities include complex changeovers, fault recovery, deep process knowledge (machine operation, processing, function), and advanced troubleshooting. Bilingual competency is highly preferred, reflecting the languages spoken in the Battle Creek community.

Requirements

• Must complete STM Mechanical Assessment PRIOR to Posting.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Willing to commit to the area for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must be able to work overtime, as necessary.
• Must have 2+ years, if currently in a Lead Associate position, unless promotable.
• Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better.
• No Active Written Discipline.
• Must be FPA-1 qualified.
• Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine process operations at high level of efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustment, fault recovery.
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and innovation.
• Teach others using D-JI methods.
• Complex change over and fault recovery.
• Deep process knowledge, i.e. machine operation, processing, function.
• Advanced troubleshooting and fault recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED