Job Description

Team Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Team Leader leads a team of associates for an assigned production line/department to meet or exceed safety, quality, and production goals. This is accomplished by activities including associate training and development, assigning work activities, managing schedules, and working closely with supporting departments, problem solving. They lead by example and uphold DENSO policies, DENSO's Code of Conduct, and enforce policies and procedures. The Team Leader is responsible to report results and abnormalities for the assigned production activity. The Team Leader is responsible for the safety of the Associates in their department. They create a positive and open communication path for all associates and provides an opportunity for all associates to contribute. Identifying, mentoring, coaching, and developing the next sub leaders of DMCN.

RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:

• Allocate Associate resources as required during the shift
• Identify training requirements, and facilitate Associate training utilizing DJI methodology
• Complete Performance Appraisals and Radar evaluations with department Associates
• Lead, coach, and issue corrective action to associates as required
• Lead and/or facilitate troubleshooting of production, quality and machine fault related issues utilizing root cause analysis (PDCA), past practice, associate input, and DMCN standards to identify problems
• Responsible for sorting and containment of non-conforming products to ensure quality to the customer
• Evaluate, adjust, improve, and prepare countermeasures to meet department targets
• Respond to Associate issues concerning quality, communication, safety, ensuring associates follow all DMCN policies and procedures
• Complete all required visual management KPI’s and report at daily Genba review.
• Participate in DENSO Quality Circle program
• Provide safe work environment for all team members
• Foster associate engagement through positive daily interactions
• Complete daily standard work audits
• Update and create OMS as required
• Support completion of PCARs (PDCA)
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team Leaders are responsible for communicating with the Dept. Manager, HRBP, H&S, technical departments, documentation using the Associate Absence Verification Form, advise associates to forward Medical Notes to HRBP, notifying HRBP of AR issues and CAs when necessary, and any other communications required with these departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned (includes all non-essential or non-major activities)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent or equivalent work experience
• Experience at a Sub-Leader level, or equivalent experience external to DENSO
• Previous leadership experience in a high volume manufacturing
• No current corrective action on file
• Previous 2 radars need to be a meets
• DJI Certified
• Offline training certified
• Involvement in Kaizen programs (Quality Circle, iCan, Kaizen Owner) in the past 2 fiscal years
• Please upload a copy of your offline certification sheet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post secondary education
• Previous leadership experience in high volume automotive manufacturing, and knowledge of:
• ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental)
• IATF 16949:2016 (Quality) Human-Tech Talent Module Completed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously including direct and indirect managing of associates
• Ability to lead, direct, and facilitate groups of associates
• Ability to create positive and effective relationships with Associates
• Problem solving abilities utilizing root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement driven
• Ability to create positive and effective relationships with Associates
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to read, interpret, construct and maintain charts, records and graphs
• Solid understanding of area, process, tools and equipment
• Strong communication, documentation, and record keeping skills
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and methods of root cause analysis (PDCA)
• Knowledge of risks and hazards in the department
• Knowledge and understanding of department KPIs

This job description reflects DENSO Manufacturing Canada, Inc.'s (DMCN) assignment of essential functions; and nothing within this job description restricts DMCN's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. By accepting a Team Leader position, you could be re-assigned to another department, shift, or area at any time.

DENSO Manufacturing Canada is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs .

This job will be posted internally and externally.

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