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Job Posting Title

Team Leader Machine Line (2nd)

Job Description Summary

The Machine Line Team Leader assists the Machine Line Supervisor and the Machining Operations Manager with the development and continued success of the team and the operation. As a coach of the Machine Line, the ML Team Leader; in conjunction with the ML Supervisor and Machining Operations Manager, will assess requirements, develop plans, and provide needed materials; thus assuring that the work area is safe and that the product produced meets or exceeds customer expectation with regard to quality and productivity.

Job Description

• Oversees that the below skills are implemented and maintained:

• Safety

• Productivity

• Conduct

• Housekeeping/5S

• Quality

• Proper Machine Operation.

• Verifies that documented procedures and instructions are being followed:

• Standard Operating Procedures

• Rework Instructions

• Work Instructions

• Preventive Maintenance Instructions

• Inspection Instructions (MQP)

• Reaction Plans

• Process Set-up Instructions

• Associate Handbook

• Monitor Housekeeping/5S

• Posted Work Instructions

• Boundary Samples

• Frequently reviews the quality of products following each process and provide immediate feedback to Machine Line Specialists
• Generate and recommend solutions to production problems and suggest corrective action to ensure quality standards, policies and procedures are adhered to
• Assign, train and rotate Machine Line Specialists in an effort to build a solid team
• Facilitates communication:

• Between operations within assigned Lines

• Develop action plans to increase productivity and scrap reduction

• Hold overlap communications meetings

• Conduct meetings with Team Leaders, Managers, Maintenance Specialists between Lines and between Shifts
• Check and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Maintain a motivational climate of continuous improvement
• Anticipate, analyze, and diagnose production problems (tooling problems, equipment malfunctions, material or labor shortages, etc.)

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience in the Quality Assurance function
• Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred

• One year experience in manufacturing operations preferred
• A working knowledge of CNC Equipment, Robotics, & Automation and dip tank operation would be helpful but not required

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. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

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.