What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Leader position at JAC Products?
JAC Products is seeking Team Leaders for our fabrication business unit to join our team in Saline, MI on 1st and 3rd shift. As a team leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that assigned work cells are set up according to the proper Manufacturing Cadence requirements, and that the operators in those cells are certified, following all relevant work instructions, quality checks, routine preventative maintenance activities and all other relevant policies and practices.
Your Contributions:
- Conducts operator certification training and monitors the development of the employees in their assigned work cells.
- Responsible for the performance of assigned work cells in accordance with the manufacturing cadence.
- Responsible for ensuring that production support groups are present and addressing work cell issues in a timely manner.
- Rotates operators as needed on all assigned lines so that standard work for the appropriate manning at the cell is followed.
- Responsible for the maintenance of kiosk boards.
- Facilitates daily shift start-up meeting.
- Performs weekly preventative maintenance and issue maintenance requests for safety/equipment issues.
- Verification of Operator Start-up Sheets and First Piece Checks, approval of Green Tags, and updates data books with shift to shift communication.
- Performs part inspection and gaging checks for all assigned work cells.
- Address fixture validation issues (reset and log).
- Alerts Production Supervisor of incidents requiring safety or quality stand-downs.
What you need as a Team Leader:
- Ability to maintain a team-oriented working environment that allows for individual differences and provide individual growth.
- 2-3 years of previous experience in a production environment with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
- Successful demonstration of product assembly, safety and quality systems/policies - preferably in a tier 1 or 2 automotive manufacturing environment.
About Us:
JAC Products has been a pioneer in the Tier I automotive space for over 50 years and continues to test the limits of functional exterior trim products. We use advanced engineering techniques and cutting-edge technology to design products that enhance the style and utility of vehicles.
We offer medical, dental, vision, and paid time off as well as many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on innovation and teamwork.
JAC Products is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to qualified applicants.