Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Lead Associate

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBattle Creek, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
The employee must commit to the area for at least two years.
The employee must be able to work overtime as necessary.
The employee must complete the STM Mechanical Assessment before applying.
A current Lead Associate must have at least two years in the position to be eligible, unless promotable.
The employee must have a performance appraisal of Meets or better and no active written discipline.
The employee must pass the DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment and be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Perform routine process operations efficiently and effectively, including standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustments, and fault recovery.
Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and innovation.
Teach others using D-JI methods.
Perform complex changeovers and fault recovery, using deep process knowledge of machine operation, processing, and function, and advanced troubleshooting.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual competency in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community is highly preferred.

Lead Associate

DMMI Production 5 - RS Evaporaztor Autobraze (RSST2), Dept. 323

Core Hours: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST complete STM Mechanical Assessment PRIOR to Posting. ** See HRBP/Recruiting for details
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Willing to commit to the area for a minimum of 2 years.
Must be able to work overtime, as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Common responsibilities: Perform all routine process operations at high level of efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustment, fault recovery.Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and innovation.Teach others using D-JI methods.
Process skill responsibilities: Complex change over and fault recovery.Deep process knowledge, i.e. machine operation, processing, function.Advanced troubleshooting and fault recovery.

Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.

MINIMUM POSTING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must have 2+ years, if currently in a Lead Associate position, unless promotable
Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better
No Active Written Discipline
Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position

Once selected, you will need to complete all foundation course and process skill requirements to be promoted to a Level II Lead Associate.

About the Company

Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Denso Thermal Systems S.p.A. designs, develops, manufactures and sells automotive thermal solutions including air-conditioning systems, engine cooling, heat exchangers, radiators and compressors, plus integrated cockpit and front-end modules for cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, and buses. Its systems regulate cabin temperature and engine cooling by circulating refrigerants and transferring heat, while cockpit modules combine instruments and front-end parts into a single assembly. As part of the DENSO Group with a global manufacturing and aftermarket footprint, it differentiates itself through a broad, end-to-end product lineup across multiple vehicle types. Its goal is to deliver reliable, efficient thermal solutions and integrated vehicle modules to OEMs and aftermarket customers worldwide, supporting safe and comfortable mobility across diverse mobility sectors.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Kariya, Japan
Founded: 1947

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