Unit 55 - Assembly Team Leader

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Assembly Team Leader

Job Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of the shift operation regarding production.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate activities in production for designated shift in accordance with procedures and work instructions
• Coordinate daily operator assignments to meet schedule requirements.
• Communicate issues regarding part/container supply to Warehouse as needed.
• Communicate issues regarding schedule/jobs to Planning as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality on effective solutions to resolve product defect issues and customer complaints.
• Perform/administer disciplinary action for minor production infractions.
• Perform/verify quality audits.
• Ensure equipment process and product quality meet documented internal standards.
• Ensure 5S activities are being performed and rules are being followed.
• Follow and enforce all safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as required my Management for production needs.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Ensure compliance to all IATF quality and ISO environmental guidelines.
• Participate in physical inventory activities as requested.

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• Other job-related tasks as assigned by Management.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience/Skills/Requirements:

• 3 to 5 to years’ experience in assembly operations.
• Past Team Lead or Supervisory experience highly preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel

Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work in a loud environment.
• Must be able to squat, kneel and bend frequently.

Safety:

• Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses promptly)
• Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet
• Audits and enforces all team members to follow safety guidelines and expectations
• Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy
• 5S
• Follow 5S procedure and guidance
• Lead, train, and implement 5S to maintain the standard and cleanliness
• Audits and enforces all team members to follow 5S standards and expectations

Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully