Production Team Leader (Welding) - 1st Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH 43162Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneJob Shift: FirstJob Category: AutomotiveAs the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers. We are actively seeking a Production Team Leader to join our Welding Department on 1st Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm)     Job Position and Duties May Include: Lead and motivate production associates to achieve established safety, quality, delivery and production objectives in the Weld department Collaborate with leadership to implement innovative solutions for improved workflow Train, mentor, and support team members to develop their skills and improve performance Take initiative to solve problems and overcome obstacles to successfully complete job duties Perform quality part checks timely as required by standards Follow and enforce established quality and containment procedures Maintain cleanliness and organization of area of responsibility to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards Assists associates with managing costs associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) to help control waste while ensuring PPE worn is in good working order to prevent workplace injury Accurately and timely complete production-related documents, such as: downtime, scrap, rework Maintain confidentiality for any associate-related issues Verify production lines are setup for proper model types and stocked for incoming shift Support production operations as needed, including operating equipment and/or driving forklift Other duties as assigned JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Compensation: Weekly Pay Minimum staring hourly rate $21.75 $0.50/hour shift premium all eligible hours Holiday Pay Shutdown Pay Summer - around July 4th holiday Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus Annual Profit Share Bonus Benefits: Paid vacation Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit) Voluntary Supplemental  Life Insurance Hospital Indemnity Group Accident Critical Illness Company-paid Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Basic Life & AD&D Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings Spouse - flat $10,000 Child - flat up to $5,000 401k Retirement Traditional Contribution ROTH Contribution Company Match 401k Retirement Profit Share Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses) Company-paid uniforms, including laundering Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.) Qualifications Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers Ability to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.     Ability to stand on concrete up to 12 hours Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet customer demands overtime may be daily and/or weekend Perform job duties in a safe, effective, and accurate manner Adhere to all Company policies and procedure Works to improve efficiency and quality to reduce process and equipment-related downtime Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing across all levels of the business Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical JIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.