Team Leader (DMNC - Inj Wash, 2nd Shift)

DENSO•Battle Creek, MI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all daily aspects for production within the department including Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity. Working from a production schedule, Kanbans and/or direction from the Supervisor, makes appropriate manpower assignments to meet requirements. Is responsible for motivating and encouraging Associates to participate in teamwork and Kaizen activities. Ensures that work manuals are in place and up-to-date. Responsible for coordinating the training of all Associates. . Maintains on-the-job training records for all Associates. Resolves Associate concerns, conducts performance appraisals, administers discipline when necessary and is also responsible for promoting positive Associate relations within the department. Uses the Kanban pattern post to coordinate process changeovers. Obtains component parts, tools and supplies necessary for production. Ensures equipment is functional and meets all safety requirements through TPM activity. Performs hourly checks and process audits to ensure productivity and quality standards are met. Enters daily production data into productivity tracking system and analyzes data for improvement opportunities. Reviews and approves vacation requests and completes absence reports. Reviews quality issues requiring corrective action with the Supervisor to ensure compliance with all IATF-16949 requirements. Ensures all work areas meet 5S/PQS standards. Will assist Manager as required. May be required to fill-in for Manager in his/her absence. May be required to perform additional duties as assigned. Must be able to work additional hours and flexible schedule as required due to business needs. Follows all procedures and work instructions and makes recommendations to improve the process. Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances. Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken and assist in the problem solving process. Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining IATF-16949 and ISO-14001.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or high school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of experience.
Previous experience in a leadership role.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to guide others.
Mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of statistical process control and manufacturing processes.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all daily aspects for production within the department including Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity.
Working from a production schedule, Kanbans and/or direction from the Supervisor, makes appropriate manpower assignments to meet requirements.
Submits overtime requests to Manager for approval, when necessary.
Is responsible for motivating and encouraging Associates to participate in teamwork and Kaizen activities.
Ensures that work manuals are in place and up-to-date.
Responsible for coordinating the training of all Associates.
Maintains on-the-job training records for all Associates.
Resolves Associate concerns, conducts performance appraisals, administers discipline when necessary and is also responsible for promoting positive Associate relations within the department.
Uses the Kanban pattern post to coordinate process changeovers.
Obtains component parts, tools and supplies necessary for production.
Ensures equipment is functional and meets all safety requirements through TPM activity.
Performs hourly checks and process audits to ensure productivity and quality standards are met. Enters daily production data into productivity tracking system and analyzes data for improvement opportunities.
Reviews and approves vacation requests and completes absence reports.
Reviews quality issues requiring corrective action with the Supervisor to ensure compliance with all IATF-16949 requirements.
Ensures all work areas meet 5S/PQS standards.
Will assist Manager as required. May be required to fill-in for Manager in his/her absence.
May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Follows all procedures and work instructions and makes recommendations to improve the process. Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken and assist in the problem solving process.
Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining IATF-16949 and ISO-14001.