Production Team Leader (Stamping) - 1st Shift

JEFFERSON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION•West Jefferson, OH

12h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers. We are actively seeking Stamping Team Leader to join our Stamping Department team on 1st shift (core schedule, Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm) Job Position and Duties May Include: Responsibilities: Team Leaders should model every aspect of behavior required for associates at JIC including professionalism, teamwork, job performance and support for JIC plans, policies and operations Must carry out their routine responsibilities as well as other assigned tasks by motivating associates positively and constructively whenever possible Must take initiative to be proactive, solve problems and overcome obstacles necessary to complete work Must follow up and communicate appropriately Job Description: Enforce and follow all safety rules outlined in the JIC Associate Handbook Enforce and follow JIC's Lock-Out Policy Address all safety issues/violations accordingly (Kevlar sleeves/gloves, safety glasses, grinding goggles/face shields, steel toed boots, uniform worn correctly, earplugs, etc.) Required to be forklift and crane certified within 6 months of starting position Maintain cleanliness and order of their presses at all times Keep racks, baskets, totes and other line side items organized at all times Ensure daily 5S activities are being followed and completed by all associates Ensure area is clean and set up correctly for the next shift Turn off fans, lights, conveyors, etc. at end of shift Verify parts are being handled, lifted, pushed and/or pulled in a safe manner Quality: Team Leaders should operate in a way where they do not accept, make or pass bad parts/blanks When problems occur, they should be addressed and communicated immediately Root Cause should be identified and countermeasured (SNAP) Ensure part checks are being performed on time and correctly as required Must watch all associates to verify part checks, part loading and table inspection is being performed according to process Follow and enforce all JIC quality and containment procedures Ensure all associates are trained on quality procedures and understand Quality Policy Perform first and last part/micrometers checks and gap checks are completed and verify sample blanks are being used Initiate corrective action for any quality issues, assist/support investigation of problems All rework parts should be identified before the end of the shift. Arrangements must be made for associates to handwork/sort before end of shift Support, perform and supervise rework for/with associates as needed. This includes overtime and possible weekends Verify associates understand correct process when hand working/sorting suspect parts Ensure all quality documents are filled out and completed before turning in. Must sign off showing verification Verify correct PPH is showing on TV screen and associates understand all issues pointed out on PPH Confirm press is running with the correct settings (slide height, cushion stroke & pressure, feed length, etc) Cost: Need to control cost of items such as sleeves/gloves, markers, small tools, etc. Look at ways to reduce waste, scrap and overtime Work overtime to support production and rework as needed during the week and weekends 30 minute early start to confirm start-up condition. Expectation is presses are to be running no later than 15 minutes after shift start Delivery: Operate presses in the most efficient and productive manner Verify daily schedule to help meet customer demand (availability of blanks, dies, coils, packaging, etc.) Responsible for training all associates in the area on Operation Standards and operating procedures Verify all start up check sheets are filled out at beginning of shift (crane, forklift and start up sheet in PLEX) All oil containers are full (if applicable) Ensure presses run through breaks and lunches whenever actual is not meeting planned Verify daily production numbers are documented on the whiteboard Verify all whiteboard documents on your press are current Support each die change to achieve target time Verify Daily Production History at the end of the shift to ensure all containers have been scanned away from the press Confirm actual Dial SPM matches PLEX SPM (If not achieving PLEX SPM, understand why it is no look to countermeasure) Verify set up check sheets are filled out correctly before turning in (this includes die height, cushion stroke and pressure) Verify any press or die issues are documented in PLEX (detailed explanation of issues and work/die requests are submitted) Confirm presses are in a running condition before leaving (Blanks loaded, flipped, no die/quality issues, etc.) Management: Follow Environmental & Quality Policy and Work Instructions. Responsible for the completion of documents associated with operations in their area Verify all items (scrap, rework and downtime) are recorded correctly in PLEX and on hand written documents Time sheets are filled out daily and correctly Confirm all information is accurate and up to date (Op Stds, set-up sheets, QC sheets, gap sheets, etc) Associate issues need to be addressed immediately and appropriately Work to positively motivate associates Help associates understand company policies, benefits and operating procedures including expectations with proper behavior Coach associates to improve job performance and behavior as needed. Report any issues to supervisor Confidentiality is a must on all issues Communicate any information to the associates pertaining to their jobs Must actively participate as Leadership to assist in informing associates of Safety, Quality and/or production issues that are passed down from supervisors Blank cycle counts should be done when scheduled and reviewed with supervisor

Requirements

Previous experience in an manufacturing environment, preferred
Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop and twist throughout shift
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet business objectives
overtime may be daily and/or weekend
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
Interpersonal Skills: Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management.
Leadership Skills: 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.
Problem-Solving Skills: 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.
Time Management: Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.
Computer Skills: Able to operate with basic computer skills, including preparing memos and responding to emails.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Twelve to 36 months related 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.

Nice To Haves

Must be passionate, highly motivated individual to lead a 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

Team Leaders should model every aspect of behavior required for associates at JIC including professionalism, teamwork, job performance and support for JIC plans, policies and operations
Must carry out their routine responsibilities as well as other assigned tasks by motivating associates positively and constructively whenever possible
Must take initiative to be proactive, solve problems and overcome obstacles necessary to complete work
Must follow up and communicate appropriately
Enforce and follow all safety rules outlined in the JIC Associate Handbook
Enforce and follow JIC's Lock-Out Policy
Address all safety issues/violations accordingly (Kevlar sleeves/gloves, safety glasses, grinding goggles/face shields, steel toed boots, uniform worn correctly, earplugs, etc.)
Required to be forklift and crane certified within 6 months of starting position
Maintain cleanliness and order of their presses at all times
Keep racks, baskets, totes and other line side items organized at all times
Ensure daily 5S activities are being followed and completed by all associates
Ensure area is clean and set up correctly for the next shift
Turn off fans, lights, conveyors, etc. at end of shift
Verify parts are being handled, lifted, pushed and/or pulled in a safe manner
Team Leaders should operate in a way where they do not accept, make or pass bad parts/blanks
When problems occur, they should be addressed and communicated immediately
Root Cause should be identified and countermeasured (SNAP)
Ensure part checks are being performed on time and correctly as required
Must watch all associates to verify part checks, part loading and table inspection is being performed according to process
Follow and enforce all JIC quality and containment procedures
Ensure all associates are trained on quality procedures and understand Quality Policy
Perform first and last part/micrometers checks and gap checks are completed and verify sample blanks are being used
Initiate corrective action for any quality issues, assist/support investigation of problems
All rework parts should be identified before the end of the shift. Arrangements must be made for associates to handwork/sort before end of shift
Support, perform and supervise rework for/with associates as needed. This includes overtime and possible weekends
Verify associates understand correct process when hand working/sorting suspect parts
Ensure all quality documents are filled out and completed before turning in. Must sign off showing verification
Verify correct PPH is showing on TV screen and associates understand all issues pointed out on PPH
Confirm press is running with the correct settings (slide height, cushion stroke & pressure, feed length, etc)
Need to control cost of items such as sleeves/gloves, markers, small tools, etc.
Look at ways to reduce waste, scrap and overtime
Work overtime to support production and rework as needed during the week and weekends
30 minute early start to confirm start-up condition. Expectation is presses are to be running no later than 15 minutes after shift start
Operate presses in the most efficient and productive manner
Verify daily schedule to help meet customer demand (availability of blanks, dies, coils, packaging, etc.)
Responsible for training all associates in the area on Operation Standards and operating procedures
Verify all start up check sheets are filled out at beginning of shift (crane, forklift and start up sheet in PLEX)
All oil containers are full (if applicable)
Ensure presses run through breaks and lunches whenever actual is not meeting planned
Verify daily production numbers are documented on the whiteboard
Verify all whiteboard documents on your press are current
Support each die change to achieve target time
Verify Daily Production History at the end of the shift to ensure all containers have been scanned away from the press
Confirm actual Dial SPM matches PLEX SPM (If not achieving PLEX SPM, understand why it is no look to countermeasure)
Verify set up check sheets are filled out correctly before turning in (this includes die height, cushion stroke and pressure)
Verify any press or die issues are documented in PLEX (detailed explanation of issues and work/die requests are submitted)
Confirm presses are in a running condition before leaving (Blanks loaded, flipped, no die/quality issues, etc.)
Follow Environmental & Quality Policy and Work Instructions.
Responsible for the completion of documents associated with operations in their area
Verify all items (scrap, rework and downtime) are recorded correctly in PLEX and on hand written documents
Time sheets are filled out daily and correctly
Confirm all information is accurate and up to date (Op Stds, set-up sheets, QC sheets, gap sheets, etc)
Associate issues need to be addressed immediately and appropriately
Work to positively motivate associates
Help associates understand company policies, benefits and operating procedures including expectations with proper behavior
Coach associates to improve job performance and behavior as needed. Report any issues to supervisor
Confidentiality is a must on all issues
Communicate any information to the associates pertaining to their jobs
Must actively participate as Leadership to assist in informing associates of Safety, Quality and/or production issues that are passed down from supervisors
Blank cycle counts should be done when scheduled and reviewed with supervisor

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Base-Rate Pay increase every three (3) months for the first year
Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service
Additional $0.50/hour shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift
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
Paid vacation
Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
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.)