Team Leader (P1 - GIC4A, 2nd shift)

Denso Corp.•Battle Creek, MI

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Team Leader DMMI Production 1 - GIC Condenser Braze / Small Parts Assembly (GIC4A), Dept. 333 Core Hours: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM A RESUME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MUST meet minimum qualifications to be considered) High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and previous leadership experience or current lateral position or higher. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Proficient in basic math and computer skills, previous experience interpreting blue prints, technical manuals, effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively train and mentor new/existing associates. Solid understanding of TPS, lean manufacturing techniques, production auditing and the ability to interpret production data to improve production processes. Must have the ability to prioritize and be flexible to meet changing demands. Leadership skills include coaching, counseling, motivating associates and resolving conflict. Must exhibit knowledge and experience in TS16949 systems and procedures, root cause analysis and process improvement. Must be able to work overtime as necessary. Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership to team; communicate results and issues to adjacent shifts, complete manpower plans, conduct daily quality and productivity start-up meetings. Train associates and temporaries, audit training and identify future training needs. Ensure TS16949 adherence and control and monitor production activities & schedules, accurately complete daily/monthly production reports. Work effectively with support departments and teams. Perform root cause analysis and use past practice, associate input and DMMI standards to identify problems. Evaluate, adjust, improve, forecast and help prepare countermeasures to meet targets in safety, morale and delivery. Effectively interpret blueprints, technical manuals for associates and be familiar with DMMI policies as it relates to associate concerns and issues PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job you may be asked to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift or carry component parts weighing up to 35 pounds-lifting parts in excess of 35 pounds with a lift assist, use hands to handle or feel parts, reach with hand and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear, use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, work on the production floor as needed, and frequent phone use and typing.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and previous leadership experience or current lateral position or higher.
Proficient in basic math and computer skills
previous experience interpreting blue prints, technical manuals
effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively train and mentor new/existing associates
Solid understanding of TPS, lean manufacturing techniques, production auditing and the ability to interpret production data to improve production processes
Must have the ability to prioritize and be flexible to meet changing demands
Leadership skills include coaching, counseling, motivating associates and resolving conflict
Must exhibit knowledge and experience in TS16949 systems and procedures, root cause analysis and process improvement
Must be able to work overtime as necessary

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to team
communicate results and issues to adjacent shifts
complete manpower plans
conduct daily quality and productivity start-up meetings
Train associates and temporaries
audit training and identify future training needs
Ensure TS16949 adherence and control and monitor production activities & schedules
accurately complete daily/monthly production reports
Work effectively with support departments and teams
Perform root cause analysis and use past practice, associate input and DMMI standards to identify problems
Evaluate, adjust, improve, forecast and help prepare countermeasures to meet targets in safety, morale and delivery
Effectively interpret blueprints, technical manuals for associates and be familiar with DMMI policies as it relates to associate concerns and issues