Description:
The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.
The Team Lead, who reports to the Production Supervisor, leads an assigned production team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
- Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with supervisors, team members and other departments.
- Provide direction and delegate assignments to team members in order to meet requirements. Monitor machines, daily production and WIP to communicate any issues or problems that affect productivity to supervision/management. These can include: machines down; scheduling issues; anything that can cause a customer shipment being missed; and anticipating problems and taking appropriate action
- Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machine issues.
- Assist with the weekly cycle count program and location counts. Ensure these are done correctly and on time.
- Monitor Fork Truck drivers to ensure they are scanning material to correct locations to prevent inventory issues.
- Write up and submit service requests/work orders.
- Assist in quality investigations.
- Assist operators in non-conformance issues and write up NC's in IQS.
- Evaluate operator skills on an ongoing basis and communicate training needs to supervision/management.
- Train operators.
- Conduct audits and layered process audits of machines/processes as requested or scheduled. Ensure all forms and documents are being completed correctly and on a time.
- Ensure posted documents are subject to proper document control. (No reference only paperwork allowed.)
- Maintain safety practices including monitoring employees to ensure: appropriate footwear and protective eyewear are worn; other area specific protective gear is utilized; safe operation of fork trucks or other moving equipment, wearing seatbelts as appropriate, etc.; and communicating awareness of construction or repairs (non-routine work) by maintenance or outside vendors in the department
- Ensure daily 5S activities are maintained: parts picked up off the floor; loose parts removed from machines; and all areas are clean, neat and organized.
- Set an attendance example for other employees. Poor attendance can be reason for removal from group leader/team lead status.
- Deliver shift to shift handoff with incoming supervisor/GL's.
- These responsibilities are in addition to any existing skill matrixes or other tasks as directed by supervisor/management.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 12 months of related experience.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have basic computer skills, math skills and the ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
- Must also have knowledge of 5S, knowledge of equipment, processes and basic troubleshooting skills.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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