PURPOSE OF POSITION: To lead, direct, and support Assembly Team Members safely and efficiently, to coordinate and communicate with other departments, follow safe work methods, and to conform to the Employee’s Charter principles and plant standards. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY: Responsible for keeping the lines running efficiently and ensuring that the needs of Assembly Team Members are met to produce a quality product on time, the first time with no personal injuries or mechanical accident, and supporting the policies and procedures of Drive. The Assembly Team Leader is also responsible for providing leadership to Production Team Members while promoting the Employee’s Charter and Operational Principles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS: Ensure daily Pre-Shift inspections and frequency checks are completed accurately and conduct planned inspection audits on each shift. Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards). Conduct Pre-Shift meetings with the team to communicate safety and/or quality issues and production targets. Fills in for Team Members that need to temporarily leave the line (emergency, bathroom break, etc.) Complete all necessary documentation including hourly data collection with downtime reasons and daily performance graphing. Ensure that all operation documentation is up to date. Operate production equipment as needed to cover for missing team members and/or to facilitate improved production start-ups. Routinely make visual inspections of emergency evacuation routes correcting any safety concerns immediately. Conduct daily safety talks in pre-shift meetings and ensure team members sign safety training roster. Coordinate and assign job responsibility for team members on a daily basis. Maintain open communication and provide continued support to other departments regarding any changes, problems, or special projects. Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Provide feedback and recommendations to the supervisor regarding team member performance and training needs. Achieve first time quality and efficiency to meet production requirements. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting. Immediately attend to all accidents and injuries. Assist the supervisor with the completion of the accident and injury investigation program (within 24 hours), while following up to ensure procedure implementation and completion. Support company and customer quality systems, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing process and creativity/innovation. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Initiate and administer corrective actions as required. Ensure that all checking tools are in good working order and are calibrated. Support Drive’s Leadership to ensure consistent communication of the Magna/Drive’s vision. Fosters team cooperation; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments. Monitor and maintain good housekeeping following 5S standards and participate in 5S walks with leadership. Support the continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Productivity Develop and facilitate on-the-job team member training -encourages training and development. Provides performance coaching to team - motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions. Help coordinate engineering changes. Understand the manpower needs to align with operation schedule. Perform all duties in a safe manner, ensuring all safety standards of equipment and work area is met for operations standards. Organizes and coordinates the activities of employees to ensure that productions and/or repairs conform to quality standards outlined by the company and/or customer requirements. Ability to assist in training all area associates Demonstrate leadership experience or leadership qualities and work well in a team. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral. Check inventory – WIP Teardown follow-up BME, B/E, or B process for weld and sealer. Ensure break relief processes as required. Shift report – pass down. Assist in training subordinates. Availability to work on off-shifts when required. Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Follows and supports and Magna’s operating principles, including: Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all team members equally, fairly and with dignity and respect. Abide by Drive’s policies and procedures as described in the most current version of the Employee Handbook. Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open and friendly communication. 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”. Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard. Promote MAFACT benchmarks to achieve World Class Manufacturing. Core values – Treat all team members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values. Attend and participate in Team, Department, Plant-wide and any other meetings as required. Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility. Follow, comply and enforce all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards). Perform other duties as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS SKILL (Ability to do the job) Communication Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and members of management at levels of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Manufacturing Environment: 90% Standing and Walking, 10% Lifting EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED Forklift KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION : High school diploma or general education degree (GED). TECHNICAL TRAINING : Understanding and ability to properly perform tip changes on lines. SAP WORK EXPERIENCE Must currently hold or be able to attain a forklift license. Must exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral. Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills. Able to work in various locations within and outside the plant. Good mathematical, analytical and organizational skills. Able to work in various areas/locations within and outside the plant. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $25.68 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Evening shift Overtime Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities Differential pay Double time pay Overtime pay Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Leadership: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Piedmont, SC 29673: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: From $25.68 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "High school or equivalent (Required)", "Work authorization (Required)", "Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)" ]