Line Leader - ADB Machining (2nd Shift)

Knorr-Bremse•Bowling Green, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This person is responsible for leading the day-to-day production activities to achieve performance goals in the areas of safety, quality, cost, and delivery, in a high performing work team environment. Must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect safety, part quality, production efficiency, continuous improvement, employee relations, etc. The Line Owner will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading people, driving a positive work environment is required.
Understanding that learning Microsoft office will be required.
Understanding Problem solving skills will be required.
Strong Written and Oral communications skills are required.
Ability to handle multiple priorities is required.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles will be required overtime.
Possible weekend work and overtime required.
Must report to your shift 15 minutes prior to shift-start and 15 minutes after your shift ends is required.
Can be called in early or to stay over with short term notice.
Must be available for monthly scheduled meetings.
Ability to lead by example and coach team members to excellence
Must be in compliance with all progressive discipline policies
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Follow leader standard work checklist daily.
Conduct DMS board reviews to facilitate cross-shift communication, focusing on top issues.
Lead shift start-up meetings, ensuring attendance, communicating key issues, and conducting stretches.
Oversee operations management, including RTO/DLP management, material checks, equipment troubleshooting, and addressing SWI, safety, and quality concerns.
Execute line start-up and changeover procedures, adhering to checklists and routines.
Review and respond to emails, ensuring timely communication and updates on lost time.
Conduct area walk-throughs, followed by Safety, Quality, and 5S Walks.
Perform 1st Piece Inspection Sheet Audits at shift start, completing Safety, Quality, and 5S Walk audit questions.
Conduct PPE safety checks and ensure hoist check sheet completion accuracy.
Regularly inspect and maintain tools and gauges, enforcing 5S standards.
Perform routine inspection log checks before breaks, after lunch, and as needed, ensuring comprehensive IPILS reviews.
Track hourly downtime, documenting lost time, output, and 4M breakdowns.
Continuously update scan codes and information throughout the day.
Conduct AM audits, ensuring signoffs and completion.
Oversee parts backflush and scrap disposition, ensuring components are handled according to quality standards by end of shift.
Compile and send shift pass down reports, including DLP and relevant updates to Shift Leader.
Monitor Training Matrix, addressing gaps, updating documents, and ensuring effective new hire training is completed.
Monitor SAM score weekly to ensure completion rate and cover or escalate any gaps.