3rd Forge Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provide directions to assigned manufacturing associates on how to do their assigned task(s).
• Ensure that the assigned area(s) equipment is operating properly and safely throughout the shift.
• Assign Manufacturing Associates to the appropriate operation.
• Frequently review the Quality of products following each process and provide feedback to Manufacturing Specialists to keep everyone in tune with the process.
• Develop employees for further company growth.
• Verify that we meet machine efficiencies, quality standards, and reduce scrap levels in assigned area.
• Maintain identity and segregation of nonconforming material and communicate to Crew Manager for guidance.
• Maintain and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels.
• Perform in a production capacity when needed.
• Aid in material handling tasks to maintain neat and orderly work area.
• Monitor Communications Boards accordingly.
• Back-up CM assumes Crew Manager responsibilities in the absence of CM.
• Monitor workflow through assigned area in coordination with Crew Manager and Shipping department to meet quality production and shipping goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required (Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred).
• A minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations (2 years’ experience preferred).
• A working knowledge of compact, forge, delube, deflash, double disk grind, shot peen, whitelight inspection, video ink jet, magnetic particle inspection and dip tank operation is required.
• A working knowledge of the various machinery on the machine side is required.

Qualifications

• Skills and Education: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred).
• Experience: Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations (2 years’ experience preferred).
• On the machine side, understanding and knowledge of the various machinery is required.

About the Role

Team Leaders are responsible for overseeing and providing tools necessary for their crews to work safely, stay quality focused and production oriented. The Team Leader interacts with the supervisors, and team members as necessary. The Team leaders will be involved with and assess requirements, developmental plans, provide needed materials and direction for the purpose of their employee’s success of meeting or exceeding our internal and external customer expectations.

Benefits

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Company Information

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more. Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.