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Job Posting Title

2nd Shift Team Leader (Forge)

Job Description Summary

Team Leaders are responsible for overseeing and providing tools necessary for their crews to work safely, stay quality focused and production oriented. The Team Leader interacts with the supervisors, and team members as necessary. The Team leaders will be involved with and assess requirements, developmental plans, provide needed materials and direction for the purpose of their employee’s success of meeting or exceeding our internal and external customer expectations.

Job Description

• Complete Team Leader Report and verify the following for accuracy:
•  Operation Productivity & Scrap sheets

• Feedback on process, operation and downtime
•  Maintain and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels
•  Perform in a production capacity when needed
•  Assist in material handling tasks to maintain neat and orderly work area
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the team leader is responsible for other tasks as assigned
• Monitor Communications Boards accordingly
• Back-up CM assumes Crew Manager responsibilities in the absence of CM
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is responsible for other tasks as assigned

Required Skills and Education

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required (Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations (2 years’ experience preferred)
• A working knowledge of compact, forge, delube, deflash, double disk grind, shot peen, whitelight inspection, video ink jet, magnetic particle inspection and dip tank operation is required
• On the machine side, understanding and knowledge of the various machinery

COMPETENCIES

• ISO9001/IATF16949/ISO14001 Awareness

• Attitude Toward Others

• Communications

• Computer Applications

• Coaching/Correcting Others

• Conceptual Thinking

• Critical Evaluation

• Customer Specific Requirements

• Developing Others

• Ethical Practice

• Health & Safety

• Interpersonal Skills

• Organization Skills

• Practical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Quality Orientation

• Results Oriented

• Risk-Based Thinking

• Technical Expertise

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM 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. AAM 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. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.