Group Leader Die Maintenance

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Summary/Objective

Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods. Provide leadership and technical support to the department.

Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Plan and coordinate work to ensure high quality stamping operations through die repair and maintenance.
• Manage team members time and attendance and perform coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
• Requires advanced expertise in tool & die repair skills and strong knowledge of metal forming.
• Solve complex problems with die repair and coach / mentor team members.
• Plan and coordinate training to continually enhance skills of team.
• Communicate effectively with team members, managers and other departments.
• Foster teamwork to achieve overall company goals.
• Aid team members in solving problems/concerns that affect their performance.
• Track data to manage Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain strong 5S in the work area.
• Create and maintain standardized work.
• Seek continuous improvement of processes, procedures, delivery of work.
• Maintain behaviors consistent with YKTA values and policies.
• Report machine or personnel issues to their next direct member of leadership or management.
• Ability to work rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed on short notice.
• Regular Attendance is required.

Other Duties

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications , Education, and Experience

• 5 plus years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, tool and die experience is highly desired.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Manual machining capability.

Preferred Qualifications , Education, And Experience

• 3-5 years previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance, tool and die or similar program preferred.
• 2-3 years stamping and metal forming experience.
• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if required.
• CNC machining capability is a plus.

Environment

• Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 33lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Able to traverse the plant facility.

EEO Statement

YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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