Steel Team Lead - 1st 2nd & 3rd

Job Summary This position is responsible for the supervision of Associates in the machining, processing, and assembly of Steering Columns, and Half shafts to be shipped to major automobile manufacturers for final assembly.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates daily Shift Exchange Meetings including relaying company information to and ensuring direct report Associates conduct shift overlap communication.
• Monitors hourly outputs through completion of Gemba P line-side checks and calculates target variances-Cycle Time checks each Monday.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment issues
• Tracks inventory variances through MSR
• Works with support departments
• Resolves personnel issues and consults with Dept Management or Administration as needed.
• Trains Associates and technicians to operate and repair equipment utilizing TWI Training Guide system including completion of timely documentation reporting.
• Completes daily TPM sheets and inputs into network
• Reviews and authorizes paperwork completed by Associates
• Provides supervision and guidance to Associates and improves Associate Relations through proactive intervention
• Completes departmental paperwork including weekly/monthly reports, inventory investigations, Associate evaluations and attends all required Team Leader training.
• Trains Associates on all aspects of Quality.
• Completes any additional job-related requests by Manager/Assist. Manager as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Functions
1. Interacts with co-workers, customers, and outside vendors
2. Maintains clean working environment
3. Continuously seeks to improve processes
4. Promotes a safe working environment
5. Communicates with Associates and Assistant Manager/Manager regarding safety, quality, and production issues.
6. Responsible and coordinates sort activity for the specific line in charge of.

Requirements
Education: Relevant Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Position requires one to two years of supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing facility, familiarity with PDCA, 5-S, and root cause analysis activities. Formal training in front-line leadership preferred.

Skills: Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, computer software knowledge, the ability to effectively supervise and motivate industrial labor, proactively support the company's position on issue avoidance, enforce company policies and abide by applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Working Conditions: Position requires the ability to type, bend, twist, reach, perform repetitive arm movements, lift up to 30 pounds, stand on concrete for extended periods of time, work mandatory overtime, and withstand temperatures of up to 100 degrees.