Production Line Support Specialist

DENSO in North America; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO in North America seeks a Team Support member for the DMNC Blow Washer (Dept. 301) in Battle Creek to ensure production materials are stocked and ready according to schedule. You will initiate changeovers and relieve line Associates as needed to keep the line running.

You will handle material supplies via Kanban, monitor line output, train new staff on quality standards, and assist with basic equipment troubleshooting while maintaining safety and IATF-16949/ISO-14001 compliance.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

DENSO in North America seeks a Team Support member for the DMNC Blow Washer (Dept. 301) in Battle Creek to ensure production materials are stocked and ready according to schedule. You will initiate changeovers and relieve line Associates as needed to keep the line running.

You will handle material supplies via Kanban, monitor line output, train new staff on quality standards, and assist with basic equipment troubleshooting while maintaining safety and IATF-16949/ISO-14001 compliance.