Team Leader - Transform Automotive

ABOUT THE ROLE

Means TransForm Products is now the newest business unit of the Amsted Automotive Group, a premier technology organization specializing in complex metalworking and high tech machining equipment and processes. Amsted Automotive is a growing company that embraces the employee experience through driving a positive culture, respecting and implementing your ideas and providing opportunities for career growth. As an employee owned company, you will share in the overall financial success of the business.

If this is attractive to you, join our Shelby Twp, MI team today!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Primary Function Summary

• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives
• Maintain education matrix(s) and associated records demonstrating compliance to the IATF Management System

• Responsible for set-up, repair of programs and tooling, and troubleshooting of machines in addition to training all team members on the same

• Responsible for training new personnel on first piece off protocol and log accordingly

• Responsible for improving production processes, reducing TAKT time and increasing production efficiency

• Ensure production targets are met, and if not, that it is reported with proper corrective action(s)

• Working leader responsible for handling team duties in addition to job responsibilities

• Assist team members in efficiently maximizing throughput while optimizing inventory levels

• Responsible for communicating information to your team reported to you by teams and or shifts

• Schedule Predictive Maintenance (PM) time in coordination with Maintenance

• Ensure that machines and or work cells are manned to maximize production.

• Schedule personnel to cover illnesses, late arrivals, and vacation schedules

• Ensure that priority and or rush jobs are being worked on to meet the promised shipment time

• Responsible for accurate and timely production reporting for all team members

• Responsible for helping to reduce the scrap rate within the cell by the agreed upon rate

• Assist with the cross training activities within the team to maximize production efficiency

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Usage of computer, printer, calculator and machinery control panels
• Possess working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college and/or technical trade manufacturing education is preferred

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vison, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs 

Experience

• 5 year(s): Fast paced, automotive manufacturing environment

Education

• Technical/other training or better
• High School or better