Value Stream Leader; 2nd Shift

GKN Driveline Bowling Green Inc. (Ohio)

Dauch is looking for a Value Stream Leader (2nd Shift) in Bowling Green, OH. The Value Stream Leader (2nd Shift) at Dauch is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of second shift operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of automotive components. This role focuses on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles, and team leadership to meet production targets and drive operational excellence.

• Lead and manage all production activities within the assigned value stream during the 2nd shift, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Direct and support a team of production associates, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
• Implement and champion lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen) to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety incidents, quality defects, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and production output, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with other shifts, departments (e.g., Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain), and management to ensure seamless operations and effective problem-solving.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety updates, and address team concerns.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects aimed at optimizing value stream performance.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing and leading people.
• Availability to work 2nd shift hours (1:30pm-10pm)
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelors degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Good written, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other applications.

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward.

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Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

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