Team Lead - SSV

Team Lead - SSV | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (North)

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for leading your team with Safety, 5S, quality, delivery to takt time, and controlling cost in your department. This position requires you to train, direct, and hold accountability to the policies and processes of the organization through consistent, fair, and equal leadership practices.

• Must be full-time and must have at least 1 year experience in commercial vehicle assembly (Walk-ins, Truck Bodies/PDVs).
• Must be flexible with work hours/assignments and have a good knowledge of the manufacturing build process.
• You will be required to be able to train your team to read installation and assembly prints, troubleshoot production issues, safety and 5S processes and regulations.
• You must be proficient with computers (knowledge of applicable portions of Aurora a plus).
• Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate co-workers, have a positive attitude, be highly organized and have a strong desire to be proactive in dealing with product and people issues.

What you need to be successful:

• Understand and lead safety requirements - respond to/correct unsafe practices immediately, perform regular audits of your area to ensure compliance to our safety requirements and practices.
• In the event of an injury, promptly investigate and document as required. Promptly address corrective measures to prevent further injuries.
• Understand environmental requirements as applicable and maintain compliance.
• Train and hold accountability to the 5S process and expectation of your area. Due regular audits to ensure the practices and processes are followed driving continuous improvement.
• Understand & communicate Quality Assurance standards. Drive training and accountability with your team for following our policies and procedures for a quality product.
• Ensure quality expectations are consistently achieved - issues are properly addressed and contained within the department.
• Identify and coordinate all required and necessary training.
• Be able to facilitate daily start-of-shift & other group meetings effectively and efficiently, holding accountability to the actions driven.
• Consistently display behaviors that support the Company Values with a sense of urgency to exceed our customers' expectations.
• You must able to promptly address technical and behavioral performance issues.
• You must be able to drive change and continuous improvement throughout the work area.

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.