Team Lead - Quality - 1st Shift

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance & 401(k) with up to 6%

Job summary

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership. We seek a strongly capable leader to guide production teams in optimizing performance while ensuring quality and safety across operations.

As part of our manufacturing network, you will mentor staff, coordinate maintenance, and help implement improvements. We value continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Advanced quality production knowledge and experience.
• Superior mechanical ability.
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning and control.
• Experience in CNC Machining, Grinding, Welding, Stamping, Heat Treatment, or Assembly operations.
• SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly self-motivated and results-driven.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• Minimum of one year of experience in quality assurance in manufacturing.
• Minimum of five years of production manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach employees to optimize production performance.
• Increase efficiency and productivity of operators and equipment while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment, assist with changeovers and set-ups, coordinate preventive maintenance and schedules.
• Set the example for quality and housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, scrap, SPC charts, and attendance.”
• Encourage continuous improvement through SPS activities and problem-solving tools.
• Perform routine quality audits.
• Resolve conflicts and drive production to meet objectives.
• Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
• Mentor employees and foster a team environment.

Skills

Quality production

Mechanical ability

Production processes

Communication

Self-motivated

Decision making

Leadership

Prioritization

QA experience

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading employees and working as a team to optimize production performance
• Responsible for using expertise to increase efficiency and productivity of operators and equipment to ensure consistent quality standards are met
• Able to troubleshoot equipment assisting with changeovers, set-ups, and coordinate preventative maintenance and work schedules
• Set the example for quality and good housekeeping practices
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance reports, incentive, scrap, SPC charts, and time and attendance / vacation scheduling
• Encourages continuous improvement participation through SPS activities and using general problem-solving tools
• Perform routine quality audits
• Must have an assertive disposition, able to resolve conflict, communicate with others openly, and drive production to meet organizational objectives
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and safety guidelines
• Lead and coach employees providing feedback regarding employee performance, quality, and safety
• Mentor and empower employees to foster a team environment

Your Qualifications

• Advanced quality production knowledge and experience
• Superior mechanical ability
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning andcontrol
• Experience in CNC Machining, Grinding, Welding,Stamping, Heat Treatment, or Assembly operations
• SAP & Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in quality assurance, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of production manufacturing experienceExternal applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

Skill QU: Know Schaeffler's quality culture

Skill QU: Manage risks and avoid errors

Skill QU: Manage your stakeholders

Skill QU: Know Schaeffler, its products, technologies and processes

Skill QU: Quality Management Systems and Standards

Skill QU: Requirements and Regulations Management

Skill QU: Monitor and track quality performance

Skill QU: Analyze and report data

Skill QU: Manage claims and costs

Skill QU: Empower your organization for driving quality

Skill QU: Quality Tools and Methods

Skill QU: Drive and support optimization and standardization

EE: Build on strengths

EE: Focus on results

EE: Perform in teams

EE: Support our change

EE: Take the initiative

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords:Quality;

Nearest Major Market: Canton
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
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