Manufacturing Team Leader

FIC America Corp. • Carol Stream, IL

8d • $25 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to lead and coordinate team activities; including delegating work assignments, inventory management, policy adherence, and training under the direction of the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional fluency in English
• Strong technical and computer skills
• Must possess problem solving and critical thinking skills
• 4 or more years of Team Leader experience
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIC’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Quickly address operational challenges while maintaining a productive work environment
• Support lean manufacturing and efficiency initiatives
• Track labor, materials, and production output
• Communicate effectively, support team development, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Engage in problem solving
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customer’s expectations
• Coach safety, quality, and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work instructions
• Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures
• Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Team Leader will lead and coordinate team activities including delegating work assignments, inventory management, policy adherence, and training
• Plan and maintain work schedules, assignments, and production sequences
• Train and develop team members to perform job duties according to company procedures and policies for safety and accuracy
• Interpret work orders, specifications, and company policies and procedures for employees
• Assist with and perform work activities as necessary to maintain workflow
• Assist with evaluating of employees performance with Supervisors
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties assigned
• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

Benefits

• Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
• 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed