2nd Shift Team Leader (D3/D7) (Grade F, $26.52-$31.83)

BorgWarner; Bent Creek (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner Arden campus is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to organize and supervise the manufacturing area, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coordinate setup, tooling, and line readiness while guiding a motivated team.

The role emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and adherence to standard work in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are required, with automotive leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent with leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to motivate with fairness and respect.
• Timely and logical decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (3+ years).
• Leadership experience in automotive industry preferred (2+ years).
• Attendance on the job is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, lead and supervise the manufacturing function to meet safety, quality, production, cost, inventory, delivery and people goals.
• Communicate and meet daily production schedules with the scheduling group.
• Perform set-ups and changeovers on machinery with team assistance.
• Conduct quality checks and testing of assembled components at end of line.
• Identify tooling, understand machinery and product for quality part manufacturing.
• Assign daily duties and ensure adherence to standard work and instructions.
• Input on staffing, overtime, shortages, tooling, quality and productivity as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate production reporting and maintain standard work.
• Oversee training, apply 5S standards, and guide team in continuous improvement.
• Travel occasionally as required and support safety programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Communication skills

Decision-making

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PositionTeam Leader - ProductionLocationArden, NCAbout usBorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.Our CultureWe believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.Career OpportunitiesWe manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings: BorgWarner OpeningsPay & BenefitsAll positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premiumOnsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no costDental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability CoverageTuition Reimbursement Program after 18 monthsRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching programCompany paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1Job purposeThe BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.This position will organize, develop, lead and supervise the manufacturing function of a designated production area or process to ensure the achievement of the goals stated in the Business Plan for Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Inventory, Delivery, and People.Key responsibilitiesResponsible for communicating and meeting daily production schedules as guided by the production scheduling group.Performs set-ups and changeovers on machinery according to manufacturing specifications with the help of team membersResponsible for quality checks and testing of assembled components at end of line assembly process.Requires the ability to identify proper tooling, understanding machinery and product for quality part manufacturing.Utilizes various tools to set-up machinery correctly.Assigns daily duties to team members and ensures team members follow standard work and/or work instructions.Regularly provide input on staffing needs, overtime requirements, component part shortages, tooling, quality and productivity (including equipment uptime).Ensure timely and accurate production reporting.Develops and maintains standard work.Operates equipment for team members during absences.Be able to perform the team leader functions of three departments: your department and the two other departments assigned by the Supervisor or PLM.Respond to abnormal events identified by team members.Escalate abnormalities as appropriate.Ensure 5S standards are met on a daily basis.Oversee continuous training of operators. Provide guidance and leadership in teamwork, production processes, set-up and other items pertinent to departmental success.Effectively work with employees to identify issues and assist in trouble shooting activities for set-up, tooling, equipment adjustments, and other situations as needed.Must be able to perform all quality, SPC and documentation requirements.Team leader is responsible for guiding the team and gathering input from team members ensuring objectives around safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met.Team leaders will provide input into employee evaluations in draft format. Final appraisals will be determined by the Production Supervisor.Occasional travel may be required.Safety Responsibilities:Conduct safety trainings as required.Follow up on safety issues, identify unsafe work practices and work with EHS Manager to resolveNotify appropriate personnel in an emergency situation.Assist employee with completion of accident reports. Ensure reports are completed accurately and entered into Gensuite immediately but no later than 24 hoursPerform other duties as needed.What we’re looking forCompletion of high school or equivalent + any kind of leadership role experience. Strong priority and time management skillsStrong communication skills, both written and oralAbility to motivate with fairness and respectTimely and logical decision-making skillsDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environmentAttendance on the job is essential.Must be able to work in a team environment.Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.2+ years of experience in a leadership role in the automotive industry is preferred.What we believeInclusion: Respecting IndividualsIntegrity: Honoring truthExcellence: Focusing on resultsResponsibility: Our commitmentCollaboration: Building trustSafetyThis position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.Equal Employment OpportunityBorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.comFor a listing of Asheville/Arden openings: BorgWarner Openings-Internal Use Only: Direct HourlyGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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