Team Leader

Summary of Position:

Performs in a fast paced, repetitive bench or line assembly

operations to assemble automotive seat units or sub-

assemblies having many parts and details and were tolerances

are specific or controlled by jigs and fixtures.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Proficient at all processes related to the production of foam. Troubleshoot/ resolve foaming issues
• Review work orders and work instructions to ensure work is performed according to specifications
• Use a variety of tools (pneumatic, electronic, etc) to perform job
• Monitor foam operating systems.
• Start and stop foam production when needed.
• Monitor production and assist in foam pad inventory management
• Material handling functions as required
• Perform layered audit and quality checks
• Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular Foam process
• Ensure 5-S is adhered to properly
• Track parts and scrap using electronic system
• Follow processes and procedures associated with the Foam area
• Work with processes and procedures associated with the Foam area
• Write production reports daily
• Performs any variety of operations within the group to maintain flow of work
• Follow requirements of Quality policy, ISO/TS16949
• Follow all safety policies
• Must adhere to the anti-mutilation policy
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Technical Skills and Work Experience:

• Previous experience in assembling automotive components is preferred
• Leadership skills and experience
• Quality experience in an assembly and manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel is preferred
• 1 year of experience in Foam production is preferred
• Good problem-solving skills
• Proficient skills in math, reading and writing
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy walking and standing throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects, boxes, equipment, tools and paperwork
• Required to raise his/her arms overhead to work, reach, and carry
• Required to use close vision, peripheral vision, focus and see colors as required to read equipment and material labels, color-coded inventory, computer terminal screens, etc.
• Be willing to travel for training if required
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as required
• Ability to work a fixed or rotating schedule
• A full copy of the job description will be in the Team relations office