Strattec Security Corporation

1st Shift Team Lead - Die Cast

Strattec Security Corporation  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a team-oriented attitude.

If you are one who likes to be part of a team, has strong skillsets and likes to see your own ideas come to life, apply quickly!

Description of Job:

The Team Leader is a selected position and influential department leader who supports their Team Members and Supervisor. Additionally, the Team Leader will play a critical role in continuously improving performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale using continuous improvement problem solving tools.

The Team Leader position is responsible for helping improve team performance and not dedicated to a specific machine(s). The example of job duties listed below is intended to provide context for a new Team Leader position; it is not comprehensive and could vary from department to department:

  • Pre-shift communication with shift leadership
  • Gain an understanding of staffing.
  • Gain an understanding of priority products.
  • Populate assignment board (or assist leadership in doing so).
  • Confirm Autonomous Maintenance Sheets are completed where applicable.
  • Assist in shift start-up
  • Assist in removing obstacles that prevent timely start-up (sufficient material available, setups complete).
  • Review previous days’ production metrics.
  • Cover absenteeism as required – after reasonably exhausting other alternatives (i.e., call-ins/overtime).
  • Throughout the shift
  • Engage in communication with each operator in assigned area.
  • Hour By Hour charts/production sheets review and sign-off. Check for accuracy.
  • Visually check parts produced for conformance. Measure parts where applicable.
  • Fill out production charts or boards that are required in their assigned area.
  • Ensure standard work is being followed.
  • Escalate issues to Supervisor when roadblocks, quality concerns, or material delivery issues are present.
  • Lead problem solving initiatives as required.
  • Ensure shadow boards are properly stocked/maintained and items are placed within defined footprints.
  • Perform first piece approvals and/or setups where applicable.
  • Verify that gauges have the proper calibration stickers.
  • Assist operators in the event assistance is required or is beneficial to sustain flow.
  • Ensure that a safe, clean, and organized work environment is maintained (Quality and Safety audits).
  • Ensure raw material is available for the shift and staged properly.
  • End of shift
  • Communication with incoming Team Lead of assigned area.
  • Gather data for scrap review and ensure scrap review documentation is properly completed.
  • Complete production charts or boards that are to be maintained in the assigned area.
  • Review orderliness of each operation area and sign off on 5S checklists.
  • Set up next shift for success, i.e., order material, sequence orders, setups completed, etc.
  • Operators in training
  • Review training progress throughout the day.
  • Ensure trainees feel welcome and comfortable.
  • Review training guides.
  • Ensure operators follow Standard Work

Qualifications

PAY RATE: Team Leads receive an additional $1.50 per hour premium above their regular hourly rate while serving in the Team Lead position.

HOURS: Monday-Thursday 5am-3pm (this position may require additional time before and after shift)

SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates will participate in a selection process that includes a record review of attendance/discipline, knowledge assessment/test and a panel interview. A study guide will be provided to all candidates in advance to assist with preparation for the assessment.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Strattec Security Corporation

About Strattec Security Corporation

Strattec Security Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of the world's largest producer of automotive locks and keys. STRATTEC designs, develops, manufactures and markets mechanical locks, electronically enhanced locks and keys, and ignition lock housings; access control products, including latches, power sliding door systems, power lift gate systems, power deck lid systems, door handles and related access control products for North American and global automotive customers. STRATTEC ships products to customer locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Korea and China, and provides full service aftermarket support. STRATTEC also supplies products for the heavy truck and recreational vehicle markets, as well as precision die castings.

STRATTEC's mission is to provide the highest value mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic security/access control products for the global motor vehicle industry. We will do so in a manner which ensures our customers'​ total satisfaction with the products and services we supply and provides enhanced economic value to our shareholders.

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Year Founded
1995
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