Team Lead (TN) - 2nd Shift

US Tsubaki Automotive • Portland, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Team Lead, who reports to the Production Supervisor, leads an assigned production team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 12 months of related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills, math skills and the ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Must also have knowledge of 5S, knowledge of equipment, processes and basic troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with supervisors, team members and other departments.
• Provide direction and delegate assignments to team members in order to meet requirements.
• Monitor machines, daily production and WIP to communicate any issues or problems that affect productivity to supervision/management. These can include: machines down; scheduling issues; anything that can cause a customer shipment being missed; and anticipating problems and taking appropriate action
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machine issues.
• Assist with the weekly cycle count program and location counts. Ensure these are done correctly and on time.
• Monitor Fork Truck drivers to ensure they are scanning material to correct locations to prevent inventory issues.
• Write up and submit service requests/work orders.
• Assist in quality investigations.
• Assist operators in non-conformance issues and write up NC’s in IQS.
• Evaluate operator skills on an ongoing basis and communicate training needs to supervision/management.
• Train operators.
• Conduct audits and layered process audits of machines/processes as requested or scheduled.
• Ensure all forms and documents are being completed correctly and on a time.
• Ensure posted documents are subject to proper document control. (No reference only paperwork allowed.)
• Maintain safety practices including monitoring employees to ensure: appropriate footwear and protective eyewear are worn; other area specific protective gear is utilized; safe operation of fork trucks or other moving equipment, wearing seatbelts as appropriate, etc.; and communicating awareness of construction or repairs (non-routine work) by maintenance or outside vendors in the department
• Ensure daily 5S activities are maintained: parts picked up off the floor; loose parts removed from machines; and all areas are clean, neat and organized.
• Set an attendance example for other employees. Poor attendance can be reason for removal from group leader/team lead status.
• Deliver shift to shift handoff with incoming supervisor/GL’s.
• These responsibilities are in addition to any existing skill matrixes or other tasks as directed by supervisor/management.

Benefits

• health benefits effective on date of hire
• dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• 10 paid holidays
• generous 401(k) match and profit sharing
• annual bonus potential
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• education reimbursement
• home and auto insurance discounts
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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