Chassis Weld Group Leader

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA in Madison, AL seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead all team leads and hourly workers in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate activities, promote teamwork, and drive safe, efficient production while improving methods.

The role requires strong communication and the ability to manage schedules and training needs. Responsibilities include guiding training as employees shift roles, addressing concerns with leadership, and ensuring quality and adherence to timelines in a high-volume plant

Qualifications

• Five years of production experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead hourly workforce to ensure team communication and efficiency.
• Coordinate activities of team members for smooth manufacturing operations.
• Review production schedules to meet delivery dates.
• Develop training processes when employees move to different jobs.
• Resolve issues affecting performance in consultation with management.
• Ensure quality requirements and procedures are understood and met.
• Monitor safety, productivity, and 5S in the plant environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Instruction following

Job description

Summary/ Objective Supervise and lead all team leads and team members in all aspects of their jobs. Coordinate activities of Team Members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods.

Summary/ Objective Supervise and lead all team leads and team members in all aspects of their jobs. Coordinate activities of Team Members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods.

Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PE


• Leads and directs activities of hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication, development of skills, resolution of concerns, and efficiency of performance.


• Evaluate, develop, and ensure appropriate training processes are completed when employees move to different jobs.


• Aid team members in solving problems/ concerns that affect their performance.


• Evaluate the issue and consult Manager and/ or Human Resources as needed to determine the most effective resolution.


• Review production schedules to ensure the manufacturing of product(s) is completed and scheduled delivery dates are met.


• Plan and review production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.


• Report machine or personnel issues to their next direct member of leadership or management.


• Ensure quality requirements and procedures for the area are understood and met.


• Develop & coordinate cost reduction activities to achieve yearly targets.


• Monitor and adjust to meet expectations for quality, productivity, safety, and 5S.


• Regular attendance is required.


• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Other Duties Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Qualifications Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Five years of production experience with a minimum of two (2) plus years in a supervisory position.


• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office products


• Good interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to read and follow instructions

Preferred Qualifications, Education, And Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Team Leader/ Supervisor related to automotive Welding or E-coat.


• Plex experience a plus


• Presentation skills a plus

Environment

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.


• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 33 lbs


• Extended periods of standing on the plant floor.


• Able to traverse the plant facility.

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations.