1st Team Lead Forge

REPORTS TO

Directly to the assigned Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and provide directions to assigned manufacturing associates on how to do their assigned task(s). This includes hands on training
• Ensure that the assigned area(s) equipment is operating properly and safely throughout the shift.
• Assign Manufacturing Associates to the appropriate operation
• Ensure that the manufacturing associates are following the appropriate conduct codes per AAM Plant’s Associate Handbook
• Frequently review the Quality of products following each process and provide feedback to Manufacturing Specialists to keep everyone in tune with the process
• Develop employees for further company growth
• Verify that we meet machine efficiencies, quality standards, and reduce scrap levels in assigned area
• Monitor, direct, and maintain workflow through assigned area in coordination with Crew Manager and Shipping department to meet quality production and shipping goals
• Develop, suggest changes in the process to improve quality or maximize labor efficiency to meet goals of the company
• Maintain identity and segregation of nonconforming material and communicate to Crew Manager for guidance
• Verify that documented procedures and instructions are being followed:

• Standard Operating Procedures

• Rework Instructions

• Work Instructions

• Preventive Maintenance Instructions

• Inspection Instructions

• Reaction Plans

• Process Set-up Instructions

• Associate Handbook

• Police Housekeeping/assist if needed

• Police End of Shift Clean-up

• Facilitate communications between operations within the assigned Module, between crews, and between Modules and other Team Leaders
• Hold Kickoff meetings in absence of CM
• Coordinate changeovers/setups at required operations per Crew Supervisors guidance; plans changes for minimum disruption