Production Team Leader (Hot Stamping) - 1st Shift

JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION•West Jefferson, OH

10d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Industries Corporation, the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, is a key player in the Global Automotive Industry. They specialize in the design and development of press dies and tools for automotive product manufacturing, supporting product design reviews and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Their facilities are equipped for high-quality product manufacturing with a focus on meeting customer needs in a timely and flexible manner. They are currently seeking a Team Leader for their Hot Stamping Department on the 1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm). The role requires the Team Leader to embody JIC's standards for professionalism, teamwork, job performance, and adherence to company policies. This includes motivating associates positively, proactively solving problems, and ensuring effective communication.

Requirements

Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management.
Strong communication skills to provide direction and motivation to team members.
Able to motivate associates and team members to keep process and equipment in good condition to assure smooth running operation.
Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.
Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.
Able to operate with basic computer skills, including preparing memos and responding to emails.
Related production experience.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret mathematical data.
Must be passionate, highly motivated individual to lead a Hot Stamping team.
Performs above Essential Duties & Responsibilities in satisfactory manner.
Works on building relationships and collaborating with production team members to ensure proper utilization of lines and equipment.
Must be self-starter with own continuous improvement agenda.
Must have an energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers expected results.

Responsibilities

Enforce and follow all safety rules and Lock-Out Policy, addressing safety issues/violations.
Operate areas efficiently to meet production requirements and cycle times.
Ensure production is scheduled to meet customer demands.
Prevent the acceptance, creation, or passing of defective parts, and immediately address and communicate quality problems to identify root causes.
Ensure lines are producing good quality parts and perform Part Quality Confirmation.
Follow and enforce all JIC quality and containment procedures.
Ensure associates are trained on quality procedures and aware of the Quality Policy.
Communicate quality problems with line associates and Hot Stamp supervision.
Initiate corrective action for quality issues and support problem investigations.
Ensure all rework parts are properly contained or completed before the end of the shift.
Maintain cleanliness and order of the line at all times, ensuring daily C.O.P. duties are completed.
Complete Team Leader Duties as scheduled in C.O.P.
Ensure the line is cleaned and set up properly for the next shift.
Turn off all fans and task lighting at the end of the shift.
Control the cost of line supplies and help reduce scrap and overtime.
Train associates on Operation Standards and other job-related procedures, including demonstrating jobs, start-up checks, Plex, and material handling.
Ensure completion of all documentation, including downtime, scrap, rework, and time sheets, with accurate information.
Help associates understand company policies, benefits, and operating procedures, motivating them positively and coaching for performance improvement.
Report any associate problems to their Coordinator, maintaining confidentiality.
Communicate job-related information to associates, actively participate in start-up meetings to inform associates of Safety, Quality, and Production issues.
Report all issues/concerns back to supervision.
Ensure lines are set up on proper model types and stocked for the next shift, with sufficient line-side stock for at least the first 60 pieces.
Ensure Plex is set up on correct model types with all source scanned in at the workstation.

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Minimum starting hourly rate $22.50
Base-Rate Pay increase every three (3) months, up to top-out rate
$0.50/hour shift premium all eligible hours
Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service
Additional $0.50/hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premium
Paid vacation
Three (3) medical options
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Group Accident
Critical Illness
Company-paid Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Basic Life & AD&D (Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings, Spouse - flat $10,000, Child - flat up to $5,000)
401k Retirement (Traditional Contribution, ROTH Contribution)
Company Match 401k Retirement
Profit Share (Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter, Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement)
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)
Holiday Pay
Shutdown Pay (Summer - around July 4th holiday, Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday)
Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
Annual Profit Share Bonus