2nd Shift Sub Leader - $29.10/hr, + $2/hr shift premium

About DENSO

DENSO is a global Fortune 500 company and an advanced mobility supplier and manufacturer. We develop technology and components for nearly every make and model on the road today.

At DENSO, we believe technology can help solve some of society's greatest challenges. Our broad product portfolio includes mobility, electrification, powertrain, and electronic systems. With manufacturing at our core, we have 170,000 employees across 221 facilities in 35 countries who engineer, design and manufacture advanced technologies that directly change how the world moves.

Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, we spend 9.9% of global consolidated sales on research & development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. In North America, we're headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and we employ 27,000+ in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, we employ 17,700 across 41 sites in 14 states, including the District of Columbia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.   Must have one or more years of management experience in a high volume, fast paced area.  Must have a minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience and knowledge of TS16949, and understanding of the kaizen system.  Must have good organizational, time management and communication skills, have the ability to multi-task, a positive attitude, be self-motivated, have an acceptable attendance record and a clear understanding of company goals and objectives.  Must be able to communicate with support groups and customers on scheduling priorities, have a good understanding of DMMI policies and procedures and be comfortable giving and receiving constructive criticism.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing multiple tasks simultaneously including direct and indirect managing of associates, meeting goals and objectives through continuous improvement activities, completion of daily paperwork and daily audits of area processes, and analysis of data to improve the processes.  Must be able to assume daily tasks of managing the area in the Team Leader’s absence and fill in for associates who are absent.  Prefer someone who has a clear understanding of Microsoft Office applications, and good troubleshooting skills.

Ideal Associate Must Possess:

Strong work ethic Eye for safety and quality Ability to take ownership over individual responsibilities Drive to keep up with fast paced production requirements Positive team orientation Desire to accept constructive criticism and utilize feedback for future growth Punctual mentality with a strong attendance history

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Repetitive lifting of 35 pounds Bending and twisting Repetitive gripping with hands Ability to work overtime

Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.