Team Leader - Steering - 2nd Shift

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.

The Production Team Lead supports the Production Supervisor by directing day-to-day work on an assigned Steering production line. The role coordinates operator assignments, provides training and coaching, and supports safe, efficient production that meets quality and delivery requirements. The Team Lead leads by example and escalates employee and operational issues to the Supervisor, who retains responsibility for formal people management and overall shift performance.

• Promotes a safe working environment by following company safety and environmental policies, reporting hazards and near misses, and ensuring required PPE is used on the assigned line.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and work direction to full-time and temporary employees. Trains and coaches operators follow established safety, quality, and work-instruction standards and escalates employee issues to the Supervisor.
• Coordinates line staffing in response to absences and production needs; creates and executes operator module assignments and shift rotations.
• Executes the production plan and completes assigned work within established standard times; explains specifications, blueprints, and job orders to operators.
• Completes first- and last-piece inspections in accordance with quality policies and procedures and reports discrepant materials or components to the Supervisor verbally and in writing.
• Assists with root cause investigations and implementation of countermeasures for quality defects.
• Ensures assigned production equipment is operational and ready for production; sets up machines for changeovers according to the build schedule.
• Responds promptly to abnormal conditions, takes corrective action within training and authorization, and reports problems to the Supervisor; requests technical support when needed.
• Ensures assigned preventive maintenance tasks are completed at designated intervals.
• Maintains established 6S housekeeping standards for the assigned line and surrounding work area.
• Reviews daily production output, quality issues, and equipment downtime and accurately records shift results in the manufacturing execution system (MES).
• Supports S2
  
  QDC activities, communicates line performance and issues, and completes assigned follow-up actions.
• Contributes to process improvements and problem-solving activities with operators and the Supervisor.
• Completes extended on-site training and knowledge transfer at manufacturing locations supporting assigned product lines. Documents best practices, process standards, lessons learned, and critical operating requirements to support a successful launch in Hamilton.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams under high production volumes or customer demand, including providing direction, coaching, and effective feedback.
• Stable work history, preferably in manufacturing, and a strong commitment to safe work practices. Reliability, initiative, integrity, and accountability, with a focus on quality and customer needs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques, with experience improving work processes for teams and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to following established processes without taking shortcuts.
• Availability to work required overtime, which may be substantial during peak customer production periods.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Ability to read with comprehension at a ninth-grade level.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office…