DIRECT HIRE - STAMPING GROUP LEADER - $70, - $85, 15% BONUSOff Shift, 4 Crew Pattern - 6 pm - 6 am About the Company Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers.

We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients.

We believe in face to face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.

Position Summary In this role, you will be leading the stamping group from cradle to grave. This includes, schedules, hours, overtime, downtime, etc. Position Responsibilities

• Ensures Business Operating System requirements are followed.
• Directs the activities of stamping associates including manpower assignments, scheduling of overtime, vacation scheduling, issuing disciplinary action if required, completing annual performance appraisal, and inputting payroll information.

Utilizes discretion and judgment in making recommendations specific to performance and employment of hourly associates.

Reviews production order requirements and utilizes discretion and judgment in determining unit schedule for daily production.

Determines priority of production based on equipment availability and inventory levels.

• Working closely with the maintenance and die maintenance departments minimizes machine downtime by identifying root cause, insuring timelines of repair operation, coordinating necessary support departments, and following up on countermeasures to avoid future breakdowns.
• Ensure accurate entry of all production, scrap, labor, hours, and downtime into CMI (DWR).
• Utilizes discretion and judgment in issuing / generating employee progressive discipline.
• Establishes targets for unit each month to improve operational measurables. Insures stamping productivity targets are achieved including monitoring actual performance against target and initiates countermeasures to correct any negative variances.

Provides Management with productivity data for departmental performance reports.

• Identifies training requirements for associates and sets schedule and provides resources to conduct required training. Maintains skill charts for stamping associates.
• Maintains safe working environment including completion of accident investigation report, safety training licensing, utilization of personal protective equipment, and compliance with safety rules, procedures and housekeeping.
• Insures all program work sheets are up to date and are being followed. Reviews quality checks and provides interpretation to quality standards when required.

Audit Associates’ work to ensure adherence to work instructions.

Assists Department Managers in developing plans for productivity improvements and cost reduction efforts including researching alternative materials and methods for stamping processes and coordinating efforts with purchasing.

May develop forms and procedures for the collection of department data to support improvement programs.

• Works closely with Production Engineering on determining most efficient department layout of equipment and storage areas.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.

Minimum Requirements Work Experience (provide details and minimum # of years required

Minimum three years’ experience in a manufacturing / automotive industry to include previous supervisory experience

Skills (language, technical, computer etc.)

• General understanding of machinery / equipment, small presses, assembly machinery, etc.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing process
• Sound understanding of IATF and ISOrequirements
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, i.e. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc.

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent job related experience

What We Offer

• Assorted benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, k, Paid time off and pet insurance that start on the 1st day of your employment
• National network of clients / companies in a variety of industries
• Competitive wages based on experience levels
• Experienced and specialized recruiters that have a strong passion for client service and identifying opportunities

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