DENSO 2nd/3rd Shift Team Support

Denso Corporation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO is seeking a manufacturing Quality/Environmental role on-site in Michigan. The candidate will verify procedures, support line production using Kanban-inspired material flow, and assist with equipment maintenance. The role includes mentoring associates on quality and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring daily output, addressing non-conformances, and supporting TPM and 5S initiatives. Strong communication and basic SPC knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Maintains adherence to procedures and work instructions and suggests process improvements.
• Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting non-conformances and records them for corrective actions.
• Follows IATF-16949 and ISO-14001 standards and participates in audits.

Responsibilities

• Verifies proper work procedures are followed.
• Replaces Associates on the line when required and performs changeovers.
• Monitors line activity to ensure daily production plan is met and communicates issues to Team Leader.
• Conducts basic troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Problem solving

Team communication

SPC knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

• Verifies proper work procedures are being followed.
• Supplies all materials necessary for production using the Kanban system.
• Replaces Associates on the line when required.
• Performs changeovers and ensures that workstations have the proper parts, work instructions and supplies necessary to meet daily requirements.
• Monitors line activity and production output to ensure that the line is running in accordance to the daily plan. Any equipment problems, manpower concerns or abnormal conditions in product must be communicated to the Team Leader.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting, repair of production equipment and fabrication of process support materials.
• Acts as a mentor and trains new Associates to all quality and production requirements. Retrains current Associates on any process changes.
• Ensures Associates are operating in a safe manner.
• Ensures compliance with all IATF-16949 requirements. Performs layered process audits.
• Reviews tie-in sheets with the following shift.
• Continuously looks for opportunities for improvement and participates in Kaizen and EF activities. Supports other members of the department as necessary and works to improve 5S conditions.
• Supports required TPM activities.
• Performs rework, as necessary.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process. Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
• Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken and assist in the problem solving process.
• Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining IATF-16949 and ISO-14001.

Knowledge, Skills and Education Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some vocational training or equivalent experience required for minor machine repairs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and basic measuring devices.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Basic fabricating skills and operation of hand tools

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing environment. Automated machinery. Safety glasses and shoes required. Position requires standing, walking and may be required to move, lift or carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local law, it is the policy of DENSO to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DENSO. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] .

Equal Employer Opportunity

DENSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status,or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.