Production Lead 1st Shift

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Milan, OH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

You support our team as

Production Lead 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Assign and delegate job responsibilities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure all team members are fully trained in their respective roles and responsibilities.
• Personally communicate expectations to team members and hold them accountable for their performance.
• Address and resolve instances of non-standard work promptly and effectively.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, actively engaging and developing employees to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Identify and address safety concerns to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Investigate and identify root causes for customer complaints, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent recurrence.
• Lead by example, promoting a positive workplace culture characterized by teamwork, respect, and professionalism.
• Communicate business updates and directives to the team in a clear and professional manner.
• Report work results, concerns, and improvement ideas to senior management, contributing to overall organizational improvement.
• Provide support and backup to team members and colleagues as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the production department.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office Excel, and Word.
• Ability to become Green Belt certified.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and train employees effectively.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues.
• Value for Customers: Delivers superior value through commitment to quality, service and reliability.
• Innovation: Applies and shares ideas and best practices. Ensures and engages in continuous improvement activities.
• Drive & Execution: Shows initiative and a positive attitude to get things done. Embraces challenges and demonstrated a good level of energy.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.