Team Leader

Dauch; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is looking for a Team Leader in St. Marys, PA to supervise manufacturing associates, coordinate tasks, and ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently to meet quality and production goals.

You will train staff, manage attendance, assign operators to tasks, monitor process quality, and drive improvements with a focus on reducing scrap and improving labor efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred in Applied Science.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in manufacturing operations; 2 years preferred.
• Technical: strong PC skills; Plex Systems; molding/sintering; CNC; MPI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing assigned manufacturing associates and training them.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Assign associates to appropriate operations and review process quality.
• Develop associates for growth and monitor production efficiency.
• Maintain workflow and coordinate with Shift Supervisor.

Skills

Team Building

Problem Solving

MS Office

Plex Systems

CNC

Molding

Sintering

Quality Systems (IATF 16949)

FMEA

SPC

ISO-14001

5S

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Plex Systems

Job description

## Team LeaderApply: St. Marys, PA: Full time: Posted Today: JREQ-225865**Job Posting Title**Team Leader **Legal Entity**Metaldyne Sintered Forged Products LLC**Job Description Summary**Interact with Supervisors, other Team Leaders, and manufacturing associates to evaluate requirements, develop plans, and provide needed materials and direction for the purpose of assisting associates to safely operate equipment to make product that meets the customer’s expectations at levels of quality and productivity that meet or exceed the established plan.**Job Description:*** Help maintain attendance records of assigned associates.* Coordinates and provide directions to assigned manufacturing associates on how to do their task(s). This includes hands on training.* Ensure that the assigned area(s) equipment is operating accurately and safely throughout the shift.* Assign manufacturing associates to the appropriate operation.* Ensure that associates are following the appropriate conduct codes per the Associate Handbook.* Frequently review the quality of products following each process and provide feedback to associates to keep everyone in tune with the process.* Develop associates for further company growth.* Verify that we meet machine efficiencies, quality standards, and reduce scrap levels in assigned area.* Monitor, direct, and maintain workflow through assigned area in coordination with Shift Supervisor to meet quality production goals.* Develop, suggest changes in the process to improve quality or increase labor efficiency to meet goals of the company.* Maintain identity and segregation of nonconforming material and communicate to Shift Supervisor for mentorship.* Verify that detailed procedures and instructions are being followed:* Coordinate changeovers/setups at required operations per Shift Supervisor. Plan changes for minimum disruption.* Complete Production Report and verify the following for accuracy: Operation efficiency.Feedback on process and operation.* In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the team leader is responsible for other duties as assigned.* Maintain and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels.* Assist in material handling tasks to maintain neat and orderly work area.* Supervise Communications Boards accordingly.**FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS:*** Between operations within cells* Between shifts* Between Associates and other Team Leaders.* Hold overlap communications meetings. Hold Shift kickoff meetings with assigned personnel.**WORKING KNOWLEDGE & ENFORCEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:*** Standard Operating Procedures* Rework Instructions* Work Instructions* Preventive Maintenance* Inspection Instructions* Reaction Plans* Process Set-up Instructions* Associate Handbook* Police Housekeeping/5S* MSDS* Performance Improvement Teams* Right To Know**Required Skills and Education****Education:**High School Diploma or GED (Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred)**Experience:*** Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing operations (2 years’ experience preferred).* A solid understanding of personal computers, Microsoft Office, Plex Systems, molding, sintering, sizing, tumbling, cnc, and mpi.* IATF 16949 Quality Systems Requirements.* ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems* Control Plans and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).* Inspection Instructions and Statistical Process Control (SPC).* Team Building* Problem Solving **About Dauch:**Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more. Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.