Team Leader - Heat Treat - 3rd Shift

About the role

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading employees and working as a team to optimize production performance within a department
• Responsible for using expertise to increase efficiency and productivity of operators and equipment within a department and to ensure consistent quality standards are met
• Will help troubleshoot equipment and assist with changeover, set-ups, and will coordinate daily and monthly preventative maintenance and work schedules
• Sets an example for quality and good housekeeping practices in the department and will always be available to provide assistance to operators
• Will maintain accurate records including maintenance reports, incentive, scrap, SPC charts, as well as time and attendance / vacation scheduling
• Encourages employee continuous improvement through SPS activities and using general problem-solving tools
• Must have an assertive disposition, be able to resolve conflict, communicate with others openly, drive production to meet organizational objectives
• Will adhere to and enforce to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices
• Must lead employees by training and coaching employees, as well as providing feedback in regard to employee performance, quality, and safety

Qualifications

• Advanced production knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of production processes, measurement, inspection, procedures, production planning and control
• Experience in SAP & Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Benefits

• 3rd shift premium available
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

Your contact: Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLC, Samantha Storad, +13302026184