Hot Stamping Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Jefferson Industries Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Industries Corporation is seeking a Team Leader for their Hot Stamping Department. This full-time position requires overseeing production associates and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Shift Premium for 2nd or 3rd shift

Paid vacation

401k Retirement with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and management.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned Production Associates in Hot Stamping.
• Support safety programs and enforce safety policies.
• Manage Hot Stamping budget and production control.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Third

Job Category: Manufacturing

Company & Job Details

As the North American headquarters forG-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking Team Leaders to join our Hot Stamping Department on 3rd shift (core schedule, Sun - Thurs, 10:00pm - 6:30am)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY

• Supports safety program by promoting safety, providing training opportunities and enforcing safety policies.

• Track and monitor Associate safety to meet established target goals.

QUALITY

• Supports TQM fundamentals into daily management practices throughout the responsibility area of Hot Stamping Operation.
• Provides the leadership and supervision required to guide the efforts of the responsibility area of Hot Stamping team.
• Root Cause should be identified and counter-measured (SNAP).

COST

• Supports the management of Hot Stamping budget and costs.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

DELIVERY

• Helps to establish and maintain production control and management standards.
• Verifies that Associates are trained and are following operating standards.
• Coordinates Hot Stamping activities with all other functions of the operation to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for supervising assigned Production Associates engaged in either in Hot Stamping or Laser Cutting operation.

• Provides guidance and mentorship to assigned Hot Stamping team members to ensure a high level of work satisfaction, technical advancement, and progress towards individual career goals.
• Audits the process flow of product through assigned area to ensure production is on schedule and meeting cycle time expectations.
• Supports production Associates and fills in to perform duties as required.
• Trains new Associates as required.
• Audits that assigned Associates have received expected operating training and are following outlined operating and quality standards

• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met
• Responsible to ensure company communications are delivered and understood by Associates. Communicates upward to appropriate person any Associate concerns and issues.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Accepts job assignments and changes in positive manner, takes responsibility for own and team’s performance and job assignments.
• Seeks out new assignments, proposes improved work methods and finds better ways to complete tasks.

• Performs other duties which may be assigned.

PDCA

• Supports PDCA fundamentals into daily management practices in Hot Stamping operation.

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay
• $22.00/hour starting wage, plus $0.50 per hour shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift
• Base-Rate Pay increase every three(3) months for the first year
  • Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service
• Holiday Pay
• Shutdown Pay
  • Summer - around July 4th holiday
  • Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
• Voluntary Supplemental
  • Life Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Group Accident
  • Critical Illness
• Company-paid
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life & AD&D
    • Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
    • Spouse - flat $10,000
    • Child - flat up to $5,000
• 401k Retirement
  • Traditional Contribution
  • ROTH Contribution
  • Company Match
• 401k Retirement Profit Share
  • Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
  • Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
• Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in an manufacturing environment, preferred
• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop and twist throughout shift
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet business objectives
  • overtime may be daily and/or weekend
• Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management.
• Stong communcation to provide direction and motivation to team members. Able to motivate associates and team members to keep process and equipment in good condition to assure smooth running operation.
• Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery, or safety concerns.
• Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.
• Able to operate with basic computer skills, including preparing memos and responding to emails.
• Mustsuccessfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical

EDUCATION, MATH, LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Twelve to 36 months related experience. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret mathematical data.

EXPECTATION OF A STRONG TEAM LEADER

• Must be passionate, highly motivated individual to lead a Hot Stamping team.
• Performs above Essential Duties & Responsibilities in satisfactory manner.
• Works on building relationships and collaborating with production team members to ensure proper utilization of lines and equipment.
• Must be self-starter with own continuous improvement agenda.
• Must have an energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers expected