Denso

Automotive HVAC systems and components supplier

Lead Associate

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

Complete the STM Mechanical Assessment before the posting.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Commit to the area for a minimum of two years.
Be able to work overtime as necessary.
If currently in a Lead Associate position, have at least two years in that position unless promotable.
Have a last performance appraisal rating of Meets or better.
Have no active written discipline.
Pass the DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment.
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.
Apply deep process knowledge, including machine operation, processing, and function.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and fault recovery.

Desired Qualifications

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

Lead Associate

DMMI Production 1 - RS Evaporator 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

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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