Team Leader

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Ridgway, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting manufacturing operations within an assigned module, cell, equipment group, or product line by coordinating workflow, providing direction and training to manufacturing associates, and ensuring production activities meet established safety, quality, and productivity goals. Works closely with the Shift Supervisor, Area Manager, Team Leaders, and associates to maintain efficient operations, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with company procedures and customer requirements. Supports continuous improvement initiatives, standardized work, and employee development while maintaining safe and effective production operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree Required
Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations
A working knowledge of all positions required in the CPM Area

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred
2 years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements
Coordinate, direct, and provide hands-on training to manufacturing associates on assigned tasks and processes
Assign associates to appropriate operations based on production requirements and staffing needs
Ensure equipment within the assigned area operates safely and efficiently throughout the shift
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, employee conduct standards, PPE requirements, and safety rules
Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure customer requirements are met
Coordinate workflow within the assigned area to meet production schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals
Maintain identification and segregation of non-conforming material and communicate issues to supervision
Verify compliance with Work Instructions, PM schedules, standardized work, inspection requirements, and documented procedures
Coordinate production setups, changeovers, and process adjustments with supervisor guidance
Assist with material handling activities and maintain a clean, organized work area
Support process startup, process control, and operational continuity
Assist with coverage for absenteeism and provide machine or cell support as needed
Review, maintain, and improve standardized work instructions and procedures
Maintain employee training records and training matrix requirements
Conduct audits to ensure standardized work is followed and address gaps as necessary
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
Respond quickly to production abnormalities and coordinate corrective actions
Ensure materials, components, and supplies are available to support production requirements
Monitor production systems and communicate issues impacting workflow and performance
Maintain and update OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) tracking and production count boards
Track planned versus actual production, document downtime causes, and identify performance gaps
Monitor defects, identify root causes, and document corrective actions
Transfer unresolved OEE and production issues to appropriate action item tracking systems
Lead basic problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies such as 5-Why analysis
Escalate complex operational, quality, or personnel issues to supervision as appropriate
Lead and support 5S implementation, audits, sustainment, and continuous improvement activities
Support production plan changes while minimizing disruption to operations
Locate, understand, and ensure compliance with all applicable Work Instructions (WI)
Meet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand Analysis
Other duties as assigned