Lead Associate (DMMI P2A - GA3, 2nd Shift)

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO is seeking a Lead Associate for the DMMI Production 2A area (GA3) in Battle Creek, MI. Core hours are 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM. The role emphasizes leading routine process operations, quality checks, and supporting skill development on the line.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a two-year commitment to the Battle Creek area. Selection includes a mechanical skill assessment and a panel interview, with promotion after completing foundational courses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Willing to commit to the Battle Creek area for 2 years.
• Selection process includes a mechanical skill assessment and a panel interview.
• Pre-Qualify (REQUIRED PRIOR TO POSTING) see HRBP/Associate Relations for details.
• Pass Mechanical Assessment is required.
• Selection based on Combined score + (1) Same Shift, (2) All Shifts.
• Complete all foundation courses and process skill requirements to be promoted to a Level II Lead Associate.

Responsibilities

• Common responsibilities: perform routine process operations with high efficiency; conduct quality checks; support preventive maintenance and fault recovery; teach others using D-JI methods.
• Process skill responsibilities: complex changes, fault recovery, deep process knowledge including machine operation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical skill assessment

Panel interview

Process knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Associate

DMMI Production 2A - Line 3 Core Assembly (GA3), Dept. 393

Core Hours: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Willing to commit to the area for 2 years.
• To be selected for a Lead Associate you must go through a selection process, consisting of:
  • (1) Mechanical skill assessment
  • (2) Panel Interview
• Pre-Qualify (REQUIRED PRIOR TO POSTING) ** See HRBP/Associate Relations for details**
  • Pass Mechanical Assessment
• Selection of eligible candidates for each position will be based on the following selection criteria:
  • Combined score + (1) Same Shift, (2) All Shifts.
• Once selected, you will need to complete all foundation course and process skill requirements to be promoted to a Level II Lead Associate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Common responsibilities: Perform all routine process operations at high level of efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustment, fault recovery. Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and innovation. Teach others using D-JI methods.
• Process skill responsibilities: Complex change over and fault recovery. Deep process knowledge, i.e. machine operation, processing, function. Advanced troubleshooting and fault recovery.

Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.

MINIMUM POSTING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• More than 2 years, if currently in a Lead Associate position, unless promotable
• Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better
• No Active Written Discipline
• Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position