Team Leader- 3rd shift-Passive

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.

• Supervises up to 25 full time and temporary employees, and ensures they are all properly trained.
• Assists with investigation of root cause and implement countermeasures for all QIR's.
• Ensures all machines are operational and ready for production.
• In the event of employee absence (i.e. vacation) coordinates manpower to ensure needs are met.
• Identifies discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor.
• Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to assemblers, and assigns duties.
• In the event of an abnormal event, takes immediate action, including fixing / repairing and reporting the problem to supervisor.
• Makes sure new temporary and full-time employees are trained appropriately and follow safety standards.
• Reviews daily production numbers, quality problems, equipment failure downtime and ensure reporting into the electronic production reporting system MES.
• Directs and checks Line Leader's daily job and take corrective action if necessary.
• Reduces any potential occupational hazards by following safety strategies.
• Attends a two-day offsite Front Line Leadership Training, to be held locally at Definity University. As part of the training, must successfully demonstrate in the 90 days immediately following the class the use of all nine competencies taught as well as complete and report out the results of a mutually selected project in area of responsibility.
• Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Successful tenure and experience as a Line Lead within thyssenkrupp Bilstein.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in situations associated with high volumes of work and/or customer demands. This would include providing direction, coaching, and effective feedback to team members.
• Possesses a stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
• Position is required to be able to to work required overtime that can be substantial during peak customer production periods.
• Position is required to be able to lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitious duties and walk or stand for long periods of time on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates reliability, independent initiative, commitment and a quality focus.
• Demonstrates a strong customer focus along with a great work ethic and willingness to do what needs to be done (without taking shortcuts).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
• Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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