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Production Team Leader 1st shift

JTEKT Column Systems North America
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Hopkinsville, KY 42241, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position reports to the Production Supervisor and supports production associates in achieving plant objectives related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale.
  • Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of employment at Douglas, alongside good attendance and work ethic.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining 5S standards, completing documentation, and leading production associates while ensuring compliance with manufacturing rules.
  • The role demands problem-solving skills, computer literacy, and good communication abilities, with physical requirements including lifting up to 32 pounds and prolonged standing.
  • This full-time position typically requires Monday through Friday hours, with a salary of $XX,000 and may involve extended hours and travel.

Description

1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Production Supervisor.


2 PURPOSE

2.1 Function

2.1.1 Supports production associates in the delivery of plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale;

2.1.2 Ensures 5S standards are maintained and that abnormal situations are handled properly;

2.1.3 Ensures documentation is completed, and Rules of Manufacturing and Standard Work are followed.

2.2 Authority

2.2.1 Lead B-Operators and Production Associates in work group.

2.2.2 Reports issues to Supervisor and makes suggestions for improvements.


3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Ensures 5S standards are maintained and make suggestions on how to improve;

3.2 Ensures each abnormal situation is properly controlled / handled;

3.3 Completion of hourly tracking and OEE;

3.4 Ensure all documentation is completed on a daily basis (scrap, PM, Poke Yoke, etc.);

3.5 Ensures all Rules of Manufacturing are followed;

3.6 Identifies and assist in improving safety concerns;

3.7 Completes required off line inspection for the line;

3.8 Lead teardown associate;

3.9 Assist Supervisor with other duties as needed.



4 MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

4.1 Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness;

4.2 Safety incidents and occurrences by Department;

4.3 Quality Metrics (Scrap, DPPM, Teardown);

4.4 5S;

4.5 Ability to identify / suggest improvement activities.


5 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Requirements

6 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May occasionally work in hot or cold temperatures. May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.


7 QUALIFICATIONS

7.1 High School Diploma or equivalent.

7.2 Preferred one year of employment at Douglas prior to appointment;

7.3 Good attendance and work;

7.4 Experienced in problem solving and reporting (i.e., 8-D, PR/R, QR, etc.);

7.5 Computer literate;

7.6 Good communication skills, both oral and written;

7.7 Team player;

7.8 Self-motivated;

7.9 Willing to travel.


8 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

8.1 Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks.

8.2 Must be able to lift up to 32 pounds at a time.

8.3 Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble products or machines as directed.

8.4 Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

8.5 Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.

8.6 Must wear gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection, per the Elemental Operations Instructions Safety Points.


9 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires extended hours and possible weekend work.


10 TRAVEL

Travel may be required.



11 DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


12 AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.



Employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.





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