Team Leader (DMNC - PC Logistics, 2nd shift)

DENSO North America; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Team Leader for its Logistics department in Battle Creek, Michigan. The successful candidate will be responsible for motivating a team, maintaining productivity, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess leadership experience and relevant educational qualifications, along with a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage Associates to participate in teamwork activities.
• Maintain work instructions and oversee training for new employees.
• Ensure safety rules are observed and compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree or High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Team Leader

DMNC Production Control - Logistics, Dept. 3141

Core Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

** A RESUME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

• Responsible for motivating and encouraging Associates to participate in teamwork, kaizen completion, and other team building/productivity improvement activities.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining all work instructions and manuals.
• Assists the Manager with coordinating available manpower when Associates are absent to ensure all PC activities are completed.
• Coordinates the training of new, transferred, and temporary Associates. Maintains on-the-job training records for all Associates.
• Answers Associate questions, resolves concerns, conducts performance appraisals, administers discipline, and manages Associate relations within the department.
• Ensures parts, tools, and supplies are available for daily operations.
• Oversees equipment to ensure it is functional, well-maintained, and compliant with safety codes. Makes minor repairs when necessary and communicates with the Maintenance Department for technical issues.
• Maintains product identification system, including control of product identification tags and CID# system.
• Maintains finished goods storage locations.
• Ensures all safety rules are observed and compliance with TS-16949 requirements.
• Works to meet labor plan goals.
• Assists the Supervisor with analyzing dock audit data and customer shipping concerns.
• Ensures all work areas meet 5S standards.
• May fill in for the Supervisor in their absence and perform additional duties as assigned.

Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follows all procedures and work instructions, making recommendations for process improvements. Notifies Leader immediately of any non-conformances.
• Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken and assists in problem-solving.
• Practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems and actively contributes to achieving and maintaining TS-16949 and ISO-14001 standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Education Required:

• Associate’s degree or High School diploma or equivalent, with 2-3 years of experience.
• Previous leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Working Conditions:

Combination of plant and office environment. Safety glasses required. May need to move, lift, or carry objects up to 35 lbs. Standing and walking most of the time.