Team Leader, Production- 2nd Shift

DENSO•Statesville, NC

6d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Team Leader, Production coaches associates to meet quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety (QCDMS) targets in compliance with the quality policy, while supporting associate success. The role coordinates production within an assigned area, supervises line keepers and associates, and supports daily production, quality, training, maintenance, and continuous-improvement activities. This position is for the 2nd shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, meeting North Carolina state or federal educational requirements.
1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
Proficient math and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills.
Effective leadership and coaching skills.
Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Ethical conduct.
Investigative, troubleshooting, and analytical skills to evaluate problems and processes and take necessary action.
Ability to stand and move constantly for 8–12 hours per day.
Ability to constantly lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel.
Ability to apply up to 66 pounds of push/pull force unassisted.
Ability to reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
A two- or four-year degree in a related field, or equivalent related work experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production in the assigned area to meet required schedules and production goals.
Control 5M changes by investigating problems and processes, notifying affected departments, and implementing appropriate actions.
Troubleshoot and fix machine problems.
Conduct daily startup meetings to communicate expectations and strategy to associates.
Monitor production startup for abnormal conditions and take appropriate action.
Verify product quality and the quality of associates’ work.
Train and develop associates.
Maintain daily and monthly charts, graphs, and reports.
Maintain subordinate documentation, including timesheets, attendance, and corrective actions.
Establish and maintain operator instructions.
Communicate effectively with associates at all levels and with internal departments and outside resources.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on machines as needed.
Use the Associate Success Center to implement kaizens using the PDCA method.
Complete the daily logbook with details and strategy for the next shift.
Review, correct, and approve associate timecards within assigned areas.
Recommend improvements to productivity, quality, and operational efficiency through continual improvement.
Promote a management style that encourages ownership among associates.
Act as a key member of Employee Involvement, promoting morale, pride, and ethics throughout DMNC.
Directly supervise departmental line keepers and associates within assigned areas.
Support teamwork and participation in company activities, including IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, and Employee Involvement.
Apply company policies and procedures consistently and fairly.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Maintain 5S standards and good housekeeping.
Travel as needed.
Work shifts and overtime as needed to support the area of responsibility.