Team Lead Production

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At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Team Lead Production – SUMMARY: The team lead supervises the day-to-day operation of the assigned department in a way that ensures the quality of the parts produced, the safety and welfare of the associates, and results in maximum efficiency and production rates. The team lead also contributes to providing a work environment that minimizes attendance problems and associate turnover. Excellent benefits package, vacation, paid holidays, 401(k), etc.

• Enforce company policies & Shop Floor Rules
• Determine status of each machine and priority order at the beginning of the shift.
• Meet with personnel at each shift to discuss Daily Agenda, requirements, performance, safety, quality, and maintenance issues.
• Perform layered audits per schedule and audits with associates on the required rotation.
• Spot-check machines, product, and basket tags throughout the shift.
• Assist operators and setup technicians in trouble-shooting machine or product problems.
• Perform tool changes or setups when operators or setup technicians can't.
• Assist/Lead teams for Quality issues (8D or CAR's).
• Verify setups and submit pieces for buyout. Verify at the end of the shift that operators' time and production was entered into Plex correctly.
• Oversee safety, housekeeping, performance and organization of department.
• Submit maintenance work orders for equipment repairs and approve tool changes/setups.
• Segregate nonconforming parts, investigate and remove the cause of the nonconformance when possible. Oversee the repair of nonconforming parts to specification.
• Maintain department goals such as efficiencies, scrap, rework, indirect hours. Communicate goals w/employees & promote teams to achieve them.
• Oversee training of personnel in the department and maintain on-the-job training records and Flex charts (quarterly) for each associate.
• Communicate necessary information verbally or in written format to associates and other team leads and managers.
• Participate in team efforts to resolve problems or improve process performance.
• Participate/lead various continuous improvement teams.
• Counsel associates on sub-standard performance and provide remedial training.
• Administer disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Communicate all production problems to the appropriate group (associates, plant management, shift supervisor, maintenance, quality, HR, engineering).
• Communicate to associates any changes in schedules & overtime. Schedule appropriate work hours in Plex (time-keeping system). Approve employee's time records daily in Plex.
• Seek direction & guidance from shift supervisors & plant management.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Extensive training is provided.

Required Skills And Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Prefer 2-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting

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

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 AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.