Production Group Leader - 2nd shift & 3rd shift
Location: Multimatic Indiana - New Haven, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Company Overview:
Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying components, systems and engineering services to the automotive industry. The company’s success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. There is always room in Multimatic’s growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.
Why Work For Multimatic?
- New Benefits & New Wage Structure
- Great benefits (e.g. Medical, Dental, Vision, eligibility effective day 1 of employment)
- Other benefits; Paid Time-off, Person Time Off, Profit Sharing, & Matching 401k plan & Company provided uniforms
- Educational Tuition Assistance - Apprenticeship Program, Continuing Educational Opportunities
- An excellent opportunity to be part of a new product launch
- Perhaps best known as constructor of the new Ford GT road and race cars, Multimatic's products also span a wide range of automotive mechanisms, structures and suspension systems (including Formula 1 race dampers).
Position Overview:
Multimatic New Haven produces high-strength vehicle structures and assemblies using proprietary manufacturing processes.
Multimatic New Haven has an opening for a Production Group Leader for 2nd shift & 3rd shift. They will be responsible for the overall safety, quality and efficient operation of the processes within their area of responsibility. Ability to influence others and demonstrate a consistent, enthusiastic approach towards associates, co-workers and support staff. Has a working knowledge of all the equipment within their assigned area with the ability to train others. Leads by developing operator’s job knowledge and drive continuous improvements to achieve established targets & objectives.
Facility Address:
Multimatic Indiana - New Haven 2808 Adams Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana USA 46803
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
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- Strict adherence to 6s protocols
- Ensure all required PPE is properly utilized
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- Safety Shoes
- Protective gloves (sleeves if required)
- Face Shield as required
- Ensure Safety Incident Reports are completed when there is an injury.
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- Coordinate safety improvement projects and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to safely and efficiently perform all production work in your respective area of responsibility.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings; provide meaningful & relevant information: e.g.,
- Safety Alerts
- Quality Alerts
- OEE Performance
- Machine/Equipment status
- Manning Assignments
- Embrace the leadership philosophy of “Servitude Leadership”.
- Lead through Coaching & Mentoring.
- Make people feel they’re valued.
- Adherence to Day 1-5; weeks 2-4 training program
- Train associates using Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
- Fully utilize associates from “whistle to whistle”.
- Manage equipment/machine breakdowns by being acutely aware of issue(s) & directing personnel & support staff.
- Follow up, follow up, follow up.
- Assure Production Boards in their assigned area are reviewed and initialed on an hourly basis.
- Identify and label any suspect or defective parts or components and assure timely disposition of product.
- Communicate all quality and/or process changes to associates and provide training as required.
- Provide clear & detailed communication to your supervisor, support staff & shift to shift pass downs.
- Assist supervisor with associate performance reviews regarding safety, quality, efficiency, cooperation and accountability.
- Awareness & understanding of inventory systems Maintain accurate inventory by regular interaction with the Materials department.
- Create and/or assist with work instructions for new and existing processes and maintain their accuracy.
- Understand and perform the supervisor’s responsibilities in their absence.
- Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Strict adherence to 6s protocols
- Ensure all required PPE is properly utilized
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- Safety Shoes
- Protective gloves (sleeves if required)
- Face Shield as required
- Ensure Safety Incident Reports are completed when there is an injury
- Coordinate safety improvement projects and actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to safely and efficiently perform all production work in your respective area of responsibility.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings; provide meaningful & relevant information: e.g.,
- Safety Alerts
- Quality Alerts
- OEE Performance
- Machine/Equipment status
- Manning Assignments
- Embrace the leadership philosophy of “Servitude Leadership”.
- Lead through Coaching & Mentoring.
- Make people feel they’re valued.
- Adherence to Day 1-5; weeks 2-4 training program
- Train associates using Standard Work Instructions (SWI).
- Fully utilize associates from “whistle to whistle”.
- Manage equipment/machine breakdowns by being acutely aware of issue(s) & directing personnel & support staff.
- Follow up, follow up, follow up.
- Assure Production Boards in their assigned area are reviewed and initialed on an hourly basis.
- Identify and label any suspect or defective parts or components and assure timely disposition of product.
- Communicate all quality and/or process changes to associates and provide training as required.
- Provide clear & detailed communication to your supervisor, support staff & shift to shift pass downs.
- Assist supervisor with associate performance reviews regarding safety, quality, efficiency, cooperation and accountability.
- Awareness & understanding of inventory systems Maintain accurate inventory by regular interaction with the Materials department.
- Create and/or assist with work instructions for new and existing processes and maintain their accuracy.
- Understand and perform the supervisor’s responsibilities in their absence.
- Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; including but, not limited to the following:
- Consistently exhibit a positive and enthusiastic approach towards associates, co-workers & support staff.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year or more automotive manufacturing experience. Prior leadership and/or technical experience would benefit this individual. Must be able to perform and understand all job functions of a production operator.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.