Job Posting Title

Team Leader

Job Description Summary

Join us as a Team Leader in Detroit, and be part of shaping the future of mobility. As a member of our ambitious production team, you will have the unique opportunity to lead and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. This position is on 3rd Shift, 10:30AM to 7:00AM.

Job Description:

• Sets up, and operates CNC milling, production tooling, or other machinery according to process specifications. 
• Inspects parts visually and using precision measuring tools.
• Operates machines, monitors operation and control panel displays to detect malfunctions, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments.
• Oversees, monitors, and coordinates production team activities, giving importance to individual member's and overall team's achievement of established goals. 
• Trains others to perform job functions and develops standard work practices. 
• Develop and implement strategies to consistently enhance manufacturing processes and efficiency.
• Problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to perform offsets and basic troubleshooting
• Ensures team's goals are aligned with and representative of the overall company's directive. 
• Works collaboratively with team members and others to troubleshoot issues and resolve problems.
• Keep scrap below the target and thrive to 0 (Zero) pcs of scrap.
• Follows all safe work practices & safety rules. Follows established quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of related experience (less with additional specialized training and/or certification).
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Ability to use computer terminals, gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze data and make sound judgments
•  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality documents, set-up instructions and blueprints. Be able to fill out charts and other simple documents and to effectively communicate with team members verbally and through e-mail.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.