AEG Team Leader

BorgWarner; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)

Mental Wellbeing Support

Job summary

BorgWarner in Illinois seeks a skilled Team Leader to supervise manufacturing teams, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and coordinate daily activities.

You will lead huddles, manage inventory, train new members, and ensure adherence to environmental and quality standards, including QS9000/TS16949, while supporting continuous improvement and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates preferred.
• Forklift license within 30 days after hire.
• Ability to work overtime during shift overlaps.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows applications and basic computer skills.
• Philosophy of safety and quality; SPC knowledge a plus.
• Proven leadership experience with team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate team activities including workload delegation.
• Manage inventory and support on-time delivery.
• Provide training on safety and quality aspects to team members.
• Facilitate corrective actions and participate in huddles.
• Maintain records for scrap, downtime, SPC and setup sheets.

Skills

Forklift license within 30 days

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Mechanical skills

SPC knowledge

Leadership / People management

Verbal and written communication

Conflict resolution & delegation

Experience leading a team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

The function of the team leader as a member of management is to assume responsibility for total team functions relative to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and teamwork.

DIMENSIONS

Equipment Used: production equipment including but not limited to forklifts, machine tools, PC's, gauges, and related productive assets.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The team leader will report directly to the Facilitator. Principal responsibilities will be to supervise and coordinate team activities including but not limited to delegating work assignments, inventory management, training new team members, filling in for absent team members, initiating corrective action and performing the verbal step of the corrective action procedure, policy adherence, safety and environmental compliance, quality compliance, records retainment, facilitating the e-cubed process, and conducting huddles.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Ensure team compliance to safety and environmental rules and regulations.
2. Conduct team huddles to communicate safety talks and other pertinent information.
3. Ensure team compliance with QS9000/TS16949 guidelines.
4. Perform inventory management to assist with on-time delivery.
5. Setup and operate equipment assigned to the team.
6. Attend department meetings and plant-wide huddles.
7. Provide on the job training to team members including safety and quality aspects.
8. Manage, support, and maintain e-cubed process.
9. Cover for absent team members.
10. Meet performance stands and document shortfalls.
11. Ensure necessary records are retained, such as scrap reporting, downtime tracking, SPC, and set-up sheets.
12. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred. Other Qualifications: Ability to attain a forklift license within 30 days. Ability to work overtime during shift overlaps and when other team leaders are absent. Acquire computer skills to work with Microsoft programs. Acquire mechanical skills. Knowledgeable of SPC. Acquire interpersonal skills relative to leading a team: conflict resolution, motivation, delegation, etc. Acquire strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with leading a team.

PAY RANGE

$25.98 - $31.43

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Eligibility to Bid

• Employees with less than one year of service are only eligible to bid on higher paying labor grade positions.
• Employees with more than one year of service will receive first consideration.
• Employees in a Disciplinary Step 1 are eligible to bid on any job.
• Employees in Step 2 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
• Employees in Step 3 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
• If an employee accepted a new position, they cannot bid on the same or lower paying labor grade for 1 year.
• If you were previously forced out of this job classification and are interested in returning to the position, you must complete a job bidding form.
• This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Eligibility to Interview

• Applicants must meet all criteria in the job bidding process.
• Employees who have been interviewed within 6 months for the SAME exact position may not be re-interview.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English.

BENEFITS

• Medical Coverage
• Optional Dental and Vision Coverage
• Participation in the Employee Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Additional Family-Friendly Benefits
• Mental Wellbeing Support

Company Culture and Opportunities

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. 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 Culture 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. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries. If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.