Hot Stamping Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Job Details

Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH

Full Time

None

Third

Manufacturing

Company & Job Details

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking Team Leaders to join our Hot Stamping Department on 3rd shift (core schedule, Sun - Thurs, 10:00pm - 6:30am)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY

Supports safety program by promoting safety, providing training opportunities and enforcing safety policies.

Track and monitor Associate safety to meet established target goals.

QUALITY

Supports TQM fundamentals into daily management practices throughout the responsibility area of Hot Stamping Operation.

Provides the leadership and supervision required to guide the efforts of the responsibility area of Hot Stamping team.

Root Cause should be identified and counter-measured (SNAP).

COST

Supports the management of Hot Stamping budget and costs.

Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

DELIVERY

Helps to establish and maintain production control and management standards.

Verifies that Associates are trained and are following operating standards.

Coordinates Hot Stamping activities with all other functions of the operation to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

MANAGEMENT

Responsible for supervising assigned Production Associates engaged in either in Hot Stamping or Laser Cutting operation.

Provides guidance and mentorship to assigned Hot Stamping team members to ensure a high level of work satisfaction, technical advancement, and progress towards individual career goals.

Audits the process flow of product through assigned area to ensure production is on schedule and meeting cycle time expectations.

Supports production Associates and fills in to perform duties as required.

Trains new Associates as required.

Audits that assigned Associates have received expected operating training and are following outlined operating and quality standards

Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met

Responsible to ensure company communications are delivered and understood by Associates. Communicates upward to appropriate person any Associate concerns and issues.

Demonstrates ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Accepts job assignments and changes in positive manner, takes responsibility for own and team’s performance and job assignments.

Seeks out new assignments, proposes improved work methods and finds better ways to complete tasks.

Performs other duties which may be assigned.

PDCA

Supports PDCA fundamentals into daily management practices in Hot Stamping operation.

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Compensation:

Weekly Pay

$22.00/hour starting wage, plus $0.50 per hour shift premium for working 2nd or 3rd shift

Base-Rate Pay increase every three (3) months for the first year

Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service

Holiday Pay

Shutdown Pay

Summer - around July 4th holiday

Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday

Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus

Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus

Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus

Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

Paid vacation

Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs

Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)

Voluntary Supplemental

Life Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Group Accident

Critical Illness

Company-paid

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Basic Life & AD&D

Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings

Spouse - flat $10,000

Child - flat up to $5,000

401k Retirement

Traditional Contribution

ROTH Contribution

Company Match

401k Retirement Profit Share

Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter

Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)

Company-paid uniforms, including laundering

Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in an manufacturing environment, preferred

Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop and twist throughout shift

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required to meet business objectives

overtime may be daily and/or weekend

Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management.

Stong communcation to provide direction and motivation to team members. Able to motivate associates and team members to keep process and equipment in good condition to assure smooth running operation.

Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery, or safety concerns.

Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.

Able to operate with basic computer skills, including preparing memos and responding to emails.

Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical

EDUCATION, MATH, LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Twelve to 36 months related experience. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret mathematical data.

EXPECTATION OF A STRONG TEAM LEADER

Must be passionate, highly motivated individual to lead a Hot Stamping team.

Performs above Essential Duties & Responsibilities in satisfactory manner.

Works on building relationships and collaborating with production team members to ensure proper utilization of lines and equipment.

Must be self-starter with own continuous improvement agenda.

Must have an energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers expected