Tool Room Team Leader

Means IndustriesGeneva, IL
$27 - $36Onsite

About The Position

Amsted Automotive Group, Powder Metal in Geneva, IL, is looking for a Team Leader to perform duties to lead the Tool Room.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Lead responsibility for checking, assigning and delegating work for up to 30 subordinate regular and contract employees on all shifts.
  • Good speaking, hearing and vision ability.
  • Excellent manual dexterity.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Scheduling and delegating work orders.
  • Providing feedback on work orders on a daily and weekly cadence.
  • Ensure tooling work orders are completed in a timely manner by reviewing the weekly press production schedule to plan set ups in the mills and EDM.
  • Maintaining 5S and Ideal State of Tool Room on a daily/weekly basis.
  • Provide feedback to tool makers on productivity and quality of work.
  • Closer of work orders in the work order database upon completion.
  • Work on continuous improvement efforts.
  • Work with Tool Crib attendant on press tool inventory levels to always maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Promote AAG ideal behaviors and all safety initiatives while maintaining productivity across all 3 shifts.
  • Maintain good communication and shift hand off’s in tool room and occasionally press production.
  • Ensure machine PM’s are getting completed and scheduled (outside vendor PM’s) promptly.
  • Create work instructions, set up sheets, etc.
  • Collaborate with engineering on tool/fixture design.
  • Ensure VMI (Vallen) is maintaining adequate cutter inventory and cost reductions.
  • Ensure tooling is flowing to and from polish (DMP and internal) efficiently.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to improve press downtime due to tooling quality concerns or tooling not ready.
  • Understand and perform to the BN Quality Policy taking pride in the products produced.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Telehealth
  • Onsite health screenings
  • Mental health resources
  • Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs
  • Education Expense Reimbursement
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Pet Insurance and Discount Program
  • Legal Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Recognition and Rewards
  • Community Involvement
  • Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program
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