Team Leader

Available Openings - 1 on 2nd shift

$for 2nd shift) -- increases every 6 months to maximum of $37.Directs Team Members in assigned manufacturing area(s) in the execution of the team leader responsibilities. Support the manufacturing areas and maintain the overall Toyota Production System with a focus on minimizing down time, increasing productivity, and coordinating preventative maintenance activities. Assigns tasks as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, maintenance standards and methods, and standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.

Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook.

Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.

Responsible for leading and maintaining the maintenance and repair operations.

Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best maintenance work sequence for each piece of equipment or tooling.

Assign floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing maintenance and repair operations are effective and correct sub-standard situations.

Perform the essential job functions of team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations.

Assign and support maintenance activities on all production equipment, facilities, and utility systems to provide a reliable production platform.

Assign and support activities of team members engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of safety and efficiency for machines, tools, equipment, etc. possible.

Troubleshoot daily safety, machine, equipment, and tooling issues.

Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.

Lead, perform, and/or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.

Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.

Train and coach team members, in performance, setups, trouble shooting, continuous improvement, and maintenance and repair operations.

Provide multi-skills training to effectively handle breakdown situations.

Support further development of team members through, feedback, coaching, and cascade training.

Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment.

Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s).

Associate's degree in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.

• Skilled Trades journeymen status or certification from trade school, technical college, or apprenticeship preferred.

Minimum three (3) years of relevant maintenance experience required.

• Experience in maintenance and repair operations associated with electrical systems, electronics, fabrication, hydraulics, injection molding, mechanical drives, pneumatics, robotics, stamping, welding, assembly and conveyor systems, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting.

• Automotive industry experience preferred.

• Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and correct issues with equipment suppliers.

• Must have a good working knowledge of industrial technology.

• General understanding and working knowledge of skill areas including electrical, electronics, fabrication, hydraulics, injection molding, mechanical drives, pneumatics, robotics, stamping, welding, assembly and conveyor systems, and PLC programming.

• Must be able to work in a multi-skilled environment with maintenance aptitude to learn skilled trades other than area of expertise.

• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, maintenance and repair operations, manufacturing processes, and machine/equipment operation.

• General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly equipment and tooling including design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes (and all secondary related processes) relating to automotive interiors.

• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.

• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.

• Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.

• Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.

• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.

• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

• Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. Oracle) preferred.

• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Training Requirements:

Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for items below:

• Machines, tools, tooling, equipment, and other motorized or maintenance related equipment (e.g., cranes, lift trucks, etc.).

• Cross training for leading other plant support departments.

• Computer-based software, applications, and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Future 3, etc.).

Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.

• Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Travel: Minimal (Able to travel to Japan for training and benchmark activities-Able to travel to other TBA facilities for training and benchmark activities.)

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping, or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).

Toyota Boshoku America is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PandoLogic.Category: Installation & Maintenance, Keywords: Maintenance Manager