Team Support (DMNC, 2nd & 3rd Shift)

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 24,457 - 34,833; Full time

Job summary

DENSO in Battle Creek is hiring for a Team Support position responsible for ensuring all materials necessary for production are available according to schedules. The role includes monitoring line activity, training new associates, and ensuring compliance with IATF-16949 quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have at least a High School diploma and experience in a manufacturing environment. Safety measures, including wearing safety glasses and shoes, are required. The position offers a pay of $21.52 plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and basic measuring devices.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and hand tools operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are available for production according to schedules.
• Monitor production output and resolve issues.
• Train new associates and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic fabricating skills

Knowledge of SPC

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Team Support – DMNC - Blow Molding, Dept. 300

Core Hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay: $21.52 plus $1.50 shift differential

A resume is required in order to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that the department has all of the materials necessary to run production. This includes taking an inventory of the necessary materials, tools and equipment and ensuring that they are available in accordance with production schedules. Initiates and supports changeovers and relieves Associates on the line when required.

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.

Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities

• Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process. Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
• Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken and assist in the problem solving process.
• Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining IATF-16949 and ISO-14001.

Knowledge, Skills and Education Required

• 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

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment. Automated machinery. Safety glasses and shoes required. Position requires standing, walking and may be required to move, lift or carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs.