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American Mitsuba 2nd shift Team Leader in Mt Pleasant, Michigan
Job Title: TEAM LEADER-PRODUCTION
2^nd^ shift Team Leader -- Injection Mold Department
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI
Summary: Leads, facilitates and oversees the work activities of groups of Production Associates; supports both the Production Associates and the VSL or Supervisor in daily activities; sets priorities and leads by good example.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains consistent and efficient flow of daily production; produces quality products to meet daily schedules as issued by Production Planner; assures that proper packaging and labeling procedures are followed.
Maintains proper operation of line equipment and machinery by making adjustments and repairs; notifies Supervisor, Maintenance and/or Engineering Associates of major repair or process problems.
Assures that line is stocked with proper parts, components and/or supplies in the quantities needed to meet the daily production requirements.
Repairs line rejects, properly marking parts and documentation of rejects; assists QA in evaluating customer returns and identifying causes and counter-measures.
Suggest changes and/or modifications to equipment or processes to improve production efficiency, quality and/or Associate safety.
Assures that all required guarding, light switches, safety devices and personal protective equipment are properly used on the line; reports accidents/incidents to the VSL or Supervisor.
Assure that Production Associates are trained in and follow proper operating procedures, work instructions, safety procedures and quality requirements for each station and operation on the line.
Sets-up and assigns a daily rotation schedule for Associates and Temporaries on the line; makes job assignments; relieves Associates on the line and/or fills in for absent Associates.
Assists in resolving conflicts and coaches Associates in proper attendance, job performance and inter-personal behavior; motivates Associates and encourages a team spirit.
Assures that Production area is clean and organized, and maintain 5S and TPM programs in the work area.
Assures that AMM policies, procedures, quality standards and safety procedures are followed by the Line Associates; notifies VSL, Supervisor, Department Manager and/or other proper personnel when assistance is required.
Assists in creating and promoting a positive and cohesive team environment and leads by good example.
Collects data from the line and accurately records it in orderless manufacturing system, charts, forms and other paperwork.
Maintains and accurately records Team Leader attendance logs, overtime records and Vacation requests.
Attends Team Leader and other meetings; assists with chairing and recording duties.
Work closely and cooperatively with other departments such as Quality, Maintenance, Production Control, etc.
Train Assistant Team Leader to be able to fill in for absent Team Leader.
Install and/or position parts. Use specialized hand tools, including small electric and/or pneumatic hand tools.
Read instructions, check sheets, gauges and testing devices, including digital read-out displays.
Recognize, and correct where possible, defective or damaged parts, incorrect sizes, faulty workmanship, and other quality issues.
Work as part of a work team under close supervision.
Repetitively assemble and inspect small component parts using fine motor skills, close-up vision and both hands.
Run several job stations, rotating with other Associates among these stations.
Communicate with team members, Team Leader and Supervisor using clear and prope