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Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Team Leader - Production 2nd Shift

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStatesville, NC, USA$60k - $65k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, consistent with North Carolina state or federal educational requirements.
  • One to three years of manufacturing experience is required; supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in mathematics and analytical skills is required.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills are required.
  • Leadership and coaching skills are required.
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making skills are required.
  • Ethical conduct is required.
  • Investigative, troubleshooting, and analytical skills are required to evaluate problems and processes and take necessary action in support of subordinates.
  • The role requires standing and moving constantly for 8–12 hours per day, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, applying up to 66 pounds of push/pull force unassisted, and reaching overhead.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate production in the assigned area to meet required schedules.
  • Control 5M changes by investigating problems and processes, notifying affected departments, and implementing appropriate actions as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and fix machine problems.
  • Conduct daily startup meetings with associates to communicate expectations and strategy.
  • Monitor production startup for abnormal conditions and take appropriate action when needed.
  • Verify product quality and associates' work.
  • Train and develop associates.
  • Maintain daily and monthly charts, graphs, and reports.
  • Maintain subordinate documentation, including timesheets, attendance, and corrective actions.
  • Establish and maintain operator instructions.
  • Communicate effectively with associates at all levels.
  • Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on machines as needed.
  • Use the Associate Success Center to implement kaizens using the Plan-Do-Check-Act method.
  • Complete the daily logbook with details and strategy for the next shift.
  • Review, correct, and approve associate timecards within the assigned areas.
  • Recommend improvements to productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Support the company's management style in a manner that promotes ownership by all associates.
  • Serve as a key member of Employee Involvement, promoting morale, pride, and ethics throughout DMNC.
  • Directly supervise departmental line keepers and associates within the assigned areas.
  • Participate in and promote company activities such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Employee Involvement.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and orally with team members, internal departments, and related outside resources.
  • Understand, comply with, and consistently apply company policies and procedures fairly to all employees.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
  • Maintain 5S standards and good housekeeping.
  • Coordinate the establishment of production goals within the assigned area.
  • Work shifts and overtime as needed to support the area of responsibility.
  • Travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A two- or four-year degree in a related field, or equivalent related work experience, is preferred.
  • Supervisory experience is preferred.

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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