Machine Line Lead: Safety, Quality & Productivity Coach

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a 3rd Machine Line Team Lead to drive safety, productivity and quality across the machine line. You will coach and rotate Machine Line Specialists, ensure adherence to SOPs and work instructions, and collaborate with supervisors to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

You will monitor staffing, conduct cross-line meetings, and lead efforts to reduce scrap and improve process efficiency while maintaining a motivational climate for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• ISO/quality systems awareness and compliance.
• Accountability of team members and coaching.
• Effective communication across shifts and teams.
• Strong planning, problem solving and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees that safety, productivity, quality and 5S are implemented.
• Lead and rotate Machine Line Specialists; train and develop the team.
• Monitor procedures: SOPs, work instructions and maintenance instructions.
• Maintain staffing, plan changes for minimum disruption and ensure accurate reporting.
• Conduct meetings across lines/shifts to improve productivity and scrap reduction.
• Ensure supply status, inventory levels and safe operation throughout the line.

Skills

ISO9001/IATF16949/ISO14001 Awareness

Accountability of Others

Accurate Listening

Communications

Computer Applications (Basic)

Conceptual Thinking

Coaching/Correcting Others

Critical Evaluation

Customer Specific Requirements

Developing Others

Ethical Practice

Health & Safety

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership & Direction Setting

Planning & Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Project & Goal Focus

Quality Orientation

Risk-Based Thinking

Technical Expertise

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a 3rd Machine Line Team Lead to drive safety, productivity and quality across the machine line. You will coach and rotate Machine Line Specialists, ensure adherence to SOPs and work instructions, and collaborate with supervisors to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

You will monitor staffing, conduct cross-line meetings, and lead efforts to reduce scrap and improve process efficiency while maintaining a motivational climate for continuous improvement