Team Leader (DMAX Machining) - 3rd Shift - Grade F ($26.52-$31.83)

Position

• Team Leader - Production
• Location
• Arden, NC

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings: BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

This position will organize, develop, lead and supervise the manufacturing function of a designated production area or process to ensure the achievement of the goals stated in the Business Plan for Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Inventory, Delivery, and People.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for communicating and meeting daily production schedules as guided by the production scheduling group.
• Performs set-ups and changeovers on machinery according to manufacturing specifications with the help of team members
• Responsible for quality checks and testing of assembled components at end of line assembly process.
• Requires the ability to identify proper tooling, understanding machinery and product for quality part manufacturing.
• Utilizes various tools to set-up machinery correctly.
• Assigns daily duties to team members and ensures team members follow standard work and/or work instructions.
• Regularly provide input on staffing needs, overtime requirements, component part shortages, tooling, quality and productivity (including equipment uptime).
• Ensure timely and accurate production reporting.
• Develops and maintains standard work.
• Operates equipment for team members during absences.
• Be able to perform the team leader functions of three departments: your department and the two other departments assigned by the Supervisor or PLM.
• Respond to abnormal events identified by team members.
• Escalate abnormalities as appropriate.
• Ensure 5S standards are met on a daily basis.
• Oversee continuous training of operators. Provide guidance and leadership in teamwork, production processes, set-up and other items pertinent to departmental success.
• Effectively work with employees to identify issues and assist in trouble shooting activities for set-up, tooling, equipment adjustments, and other situations as needed.
• Must be able to perform all quality, SPC and documentation requirements.
• Team leader is responsible for guiding the team and gathering input from team members ensuring objectives around safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met.
• Team leaders will provide input into employee evaluations in draft format. Final appraisals will be determined by the Production Supervisor.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Safety Responsibilities:
• Conduct safety trainings as required.
• Follow up on safety issues, identify unsafe work practices and work with EHS Manager to resolve
• Notify appropriate personnel in an emergency situation.
• Assist employee with completion of accident reports. Ensure reports are completed accurately and entered into Gensuite immediately but no later than 24 hours
• Perform other duties as needed.

What we’re looking for

• Completion of high school or equivalent + any kind of leadership role experience
• . Strong priority and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to motivate with fairness and respect
• Timely and logical decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Attendance on the job is essential.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role in the automotive industry is preferred.

What we believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.