Job Summary

The Metalworking Team Leader actively recruiting for 2 new Metalworking Team Leader to support the manufacturing of spark plug components in our Burlington, IA facility. One of the positions will be on 2nd shift (3 pm - 11 pm) and one of the positions will be on 3rd shift (11 pm - 7 am) .

The team leader iworks with team members, supervision, engineering, maintenance/tool room, and quality support to facilitate the production of quality components/finished parts at the lowest manufacturing cost. Assists in task organization/orientation, collect information from and communicate to required sources, to maximize productivity of the Team. Leads required daily team meetings (e.g., shift start/change meetings), following a prescribed agenda. Organizes for the meeting, guides the discussion, and actively participates in team meetings, including shift change team meetings (if needed). Orients, trains and/or facilitates (objective) training needs of employees in team production processes. Keeps team records (e.g., communications boards). Monitors production and consults with operations supervisor on needed adjustments in work assignments and may recommend changes in work procedures if necessary. Communicates production and quality issues to supervisor and/or quality personnel. Assists on machine maintenance and/or downtime in accordance with team job classification requirements. Performs other work required (e.g., 5S activities, general housekeeping, etc) of their assigned team. Assists on changeovers in accordance with team job classification requirements. May cover absenteeism within their assigned team or other similar operation work center team leader. Performs and/or assists with preventative maintenance activities as needed within their team area in accordance with team job classification requirements. Performs work center production activities for the team to ensure smooth orderly production flow including but not limited to rework, product/process auditing, and machine operations. Coordinates their team’s suggestion process. Makes recommendations to their operations supervisor of team suggestions, follow through with the implementation and communicates back to them. Install new/modified tooling and stations.

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Secondary Functions: Provide support to other machines not included in established teams as required. Perform rework, reclaim or sorting as needed. Assist supervisor as needed/directed. Operate department equipment to produce required parts as needed. Perform job duties as assigned or directed by supervisors.

Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma

Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with high speed automated precision manufacturing equipment is preferred.

Expectations

· Striving to be the best on the team - Setting the example for all team members to follow.

· Develops and assists in team proficiency and productivity - Effectively teach/train (using objective standards and measures, when/where available) other team members on work center equipment, operational procedures, etc.Confers with team members and operations supervisors to determine and establish training needs within the team, and assists in establishing changes to work procedures and instructions (using objective standards and measures, when/where available).

· Follows all standards for the Company and department - This includes all procedures, work instructions, quality documents and safety procedures. Ask for further instruction on standards from supervisor/management if standards are not understood. Request further training if the task or procedure is unclear.

· Strives to ensure quality and discrepant product are not produced - Build quality into work. Ensure processes are consistent with quality objectives. Be aware of current quality levels versus target levels. Report quality issues to supervision/quality support when not. When causes are known and under the team’s control, will fix the cause of quality issues (when able).

· Housekeeping and safety - Understands 5S standards and assists in housekeeping activities in work center and ensures it is maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion.

· Continually develops good organizational and communication skills for and with other team members.

Continually develops ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Internal and External candidates are going to be considered for this position.

Applicants must submit their resume online at www.tenneco.com/careers and search for the position in Burlington, IA.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.69 - $22.99 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, IA 52601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person