JOB TITLE: Group Leader, Press

ABOUT US:

We are a climate controlled Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer in the St. Thomas, ON region and are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and qualified Group Leader, Press to fulfil the roles and responsibilities pertaining to assisting with the supervision of operations in the stamping department. We are looking for someone with supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, and who demonstrates strong planning and organization skills in order to effectively execute daily position requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience within a supervisory role, have a strong understanding of metal stamping operations, and be able to demonstrate proven leadership ability with strong interpersonal and communication skills to carry out programs directed toward fulfillment of business objectives. Further, the successful incumbent will work daily with the Team Members and work towards meeting company objectives, including efficiency improvements, development of training regimes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. Overtime is paid at 1.5x your regular wage after 40 hours each week

2. Additional shift premiums ($0.75/hr - afternoon shift & $1.50/hr – midnight shift)

3. Comprehensive extended group benefits plan (Medical / Dental / Paramedical / STD / Life Insurance)

4. Matching group RRSP plan with 3% company match of gross earnings

5. Annually evaluated company bonus

6. Training and development opportunities

7. Climate controlled working environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide a safe work environment and ensure that all Team Members are adhering to both the government legislative and internal H & S policies and regulations.

2. Directly assist with the supervision of the Team Leaders and Team Members.

3. Interpret company policies to Team Members and enforce safety & environmental regulations.

4. Provide leadership and guidance to the Team Members so that they meet their efficiency quota target requirements. Work with the Team Leaders on strategies to improve the Team Members performance through the implementation of advanced manufacturing practices, error-proofing and enhanced training.

5. Ensure that all company rules and procedures are properly followed at all times.

6. Improve quality performance through process control, training, and enforcement of work instructions.

7. Ensure that all production documentation is checked for completeness on a daily basis.

8. Champion all safety and quality related issues specific to department Team Members providing information and evidence related to the root cause analysis and recommended counter measures.

9. Provide training on fault re-setting and troubleshooting to improve quality through weekly meetings at machines.

10. Participate in bi-weekly Kaizen meetings and provide annalistic details on improvement initiatives with the intent that this process improves the Team Members daily job and allows the members to perform their task safer and more efficiently.

11. Assist with developing video presentations on all press processes to improve overall press operations.

12. Provide Team member mentoring, counseling, and positive re-enforcement training as required.

13. Analyze processes and procedures and develop C/M’s and solutions to problems.

14. Develop and review standard work charts/procedures to ensure that the process are well defined and that the Team Members have the proper training to perform their job safely and efficiently.

15. Provide training from orientation to advanced troubleshooting on both weld and press machines.

16. Analyze and resolve work problems/issues by providing directions or conflict resolution to Team Members.

17. Assist with Team Leader and Team Member performance evaluations and assessments.

18. Assist Team Leaders and Supervisors in daily scheduling and prioritizing machines.

19. Monitor daily manpower requirements and inform Team Leader(s) of any vacations and/or absences.

20. Attend daily meetings and provide shift updates, quality issues, and review safety concerns as required.

21. Assist with the evaluation and review of certifications (new and renewals) for senior Team Members, and make required recommendations.

22. Perform accident investigation and complete incident reports.

23. Maintain Just-in-Time manufacturing processes and ensure correct shipments are made to customers

24. Recommend Kaizen changes/improvements in working conditions, use of equipment and shop floor efficiencies

25. Understand and work to maintain Parts Per Million (PPM) and Kanban issues Per Million (KPM) goals

26. Conduct daily 5S audits to ensure that regular conditions are being maintained

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLSET:

1. Train-the-trainer certified in L/O/T/O, crane, forklift, accident investigation.

2. Certified JHSC level 2 and experience supporting JHSC committee.

3. Advanced Manufacturing experience with respect to time studies, value stream mapping, process improvement, line balancing, risk assessment, project management and work sampling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent GED

2. Minimum 2-5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated supervisory, planning, and organization skills

3. Proven leadership ability with strong interpersonal and communication skills to carry out programs directed toward fulfillment of business objectives

4. Knowledge of metal stamping operations

5. Post-secondary education in engineering or business an asset

SCHEDULE:

1. Full-Time, Monday - Friday

SHIFT:

2. Two (2) week rotational cycle including occasional O/T requirements that may be required during the week and/or on weekends

LENGTH: Permanent

TRAVEL: Minimal travel requirements

Qualified applicants interested in joining the TAKUMI STAMPING CANADA INC. Team, are invited to submit their resume and cover letter.

Please state your SALARY expectations.

Please put in subject line of email: “GROUP LEADER, PRESS”

TAKUMI STAMPING CANADA INC. appreciates all responses but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

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