<p>Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Team Leader is the hourly leader of a work cell or work area. The Team Leader must know all the jobs in the area and be able to perform all functions safely, including setup and quality checks. The Team Leader supports employees and production activities ensuring production continues and escalates any line stoppages immediately to the area Group Leader.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions:</p> <p>PRODUCTIVITY -</p> <ul> <li>Ensure the highest productivity level within the work area. </li><li>Perform, coordinate and stage all necessary items for die & machine changeovers (Paperwork, fixtures, dies, material, etc.) </li><li>Assist in rack exchange and/or small lot container replenishment at line side. </li><li>Troubleshoot and make minor machine adjustments. Contact support groups as needed. </li><li>Assist Group Leader in moving manpower within work area to ensure optimum utilization. </li><li>Monitor equipment & tooling for needed preventative maintenance and repairs. </li><li>Monitor inventory levels (assembly) of all component parts. </li><li>Notify Materials Department at least 24 hours in advance when need items are running low. </li><li>Communicate problems, issues, concerns, and opportunities to Group Leaders. I.E. harassment concerns, horseplay, wasting company time, violation of safety rules, etc. </li><li>Run specific production operations through breaks, to cover absenteeism and/or as needed. </li><li>Maintain ability to perform all operations in assigned areas in cycle time by running the operations weekly </li><li>Develop and maintain safety processes and records and audit the use of PPE by employees. </li><li>Develop 5'S tasking, perform daily 5S activities and process layered audits. </li><li>Maintain housekeeping and equipment in assigned work areas. </li></ul> <p>QUALITY -</p> <ul> <li>Ensure the highest quality level within work area. </li><li>Keep the presses or weld tooling operating by responding to all quality issues. </li><li>Ensure hourly checks are performed and verify accuracy of checks. </li><li>Sign and approve 1st piece, QIS and Setup. </li><li>Maintain problem solving boards and SQCDM charts in assigned areas. </li><li>Develop and implement countermeasures for short- and long-term problems. </li><li>Attend and participate in weekly Quality meetings. </li><li>Perform daily Layered Process Audits. </li></ul> <p>TRAINING -</p> <ul> <li>Audit and train employees in standardized work instructions and work area. </li><li>Train new employees assigned to work area in Safety, Quality and Productivity. </li><li>Assist in further training and development for self and current employees. </li><li>Audit and train employees in SPC. </li><li>Perform new model training with employees. </li><li>Facilitate monthly department meeting and continuous improvement activities with Group Leader. (Meetings will discuss the following: Safety, Quality, Productivity and equipment concerns and/or improvements.) </li></ul> <p>MORALE -</p> <ul> <li>Lead by example with model behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures. </li><li>Develop and maintain standardized task and work assignments. </li><li>Update standardized work by completing stopwatch studies on assigned operations and applying continuous improvement methodology and problem solving. </li><li>Must have good attendance. Unsatisfactory attendance as defined by the Company's Attendance Policy may result in loss of assigned Team Leader position. </li><li>Information brought to the Team Lead in confidence must be kept confidential. Personal and private information must only be discussed with assigned Group Leader or a Human Resources Representative. </li><li>Ensure Operator Training Checklist is completed, signed off and returned to HR for record retention per L-QS-6.2.2-W002_Operator Training. </li></ul> <p>Other functions and responsibilities:</p> <p>This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Strong leadership qualities. </li><li>Ability to build strong relationship with customers and employees. </li><li>Able and willing to work flexible and extended hours as required. </li><li>Attendance record in last rolling 12 months not exceeding 3%absenteeism. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in performance of all jobs in the team. </li><li>Demonstrated working knowledge of the Quality requirements & procedures in the work cell/area. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding & working knowledge of plant Safety requirements/procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of PPE required for every job. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out procedure for all equipment in Team's work cell/area. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. </li><li>Demonstrates continuous improvement attitude toward his/her work. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Education required:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent; three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ul> <p>Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.</p>