Production Team Leader

**Production Team Leader**

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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. 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 his/her department. They create a positive and open communication path for all associates and provides an opportunity for all associates to contribute.

**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 and/or facilitate troubleshooting of production, quality and machine fault related issues utilizing root cause analysis, 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.
- Lead, coach, and issue corrective action to associates as required
- 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
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned (includes all non-essential or non-major activities)

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Minimum 3-5 Years of Leadership Experience in a high volume manufacturing

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post secondary education.
- Previous leadership experience automotive manufacturing, and knowledge of TS16949

**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.
- 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._

**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**.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $61,000.00-$91,300.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- automotive manufacturing: 3 years (required)
- supervisor or leadership in a warehouse environment: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person