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

BorgWarner; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner Arden campus is seeking a Team Leader – Production to organize, develop, lead and supervise the manufacturing function of a designated area. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met as part of a dynamic, local manufacturing team.

The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. Onsite responsibilities include daily scheduling and staff development.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the manufacturing function of a designated area to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Communicate and meet daily production schedules with the scheduling group.
• Performance of set-ups and changeovers with team assistance.
• Conduct quality checks and testing of assembled components at end of line.
• Ensure 5S standards are maintained and supervise continuous training of operators.
• Provide guidance, troubleshoot setup/tools/equipment, and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team motivation

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Leadership experience

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

Position

Team Leader – Production

Location

Arden, NC

About us

BorgWarner 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.

Culture

We 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 Opportunities

We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Pay

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position.

Job purpose

The 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 responsibilities

• Responsible 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 members.
• Responsible 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 resolve.
• Notify 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 hours.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Completion of high school or equivalent + any kind of leadership role experience.
• Strong priority and time management skills.
• 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 and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Attendance 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.

Inclusion

Respecting Individuals Integrity: Honoring truth Excellence: Focusing on results Responsibility: Our commitment Collaboration: Building trust Safety

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner 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.