Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

SUMMARY: Supervises the production line to make sure the operations are as fluent (efficient) as possible, resetting errors, coordinating operators as needed, and helping with downtime and scrap issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Always follow(s) (and enforces) all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Resetting Errors on Production lines using company procedures and policies.
• Support AGV's (Automated Guided Vehicles) by troubleshooting of errors.
• Takes all actions and necessary steps to deliver quality parts to our customer including quality sampling, testing and investigation. Including the support in testing the quality of the part with1st/last/shift piece inspections
• Communicates daily and any special needs to production unit leader.
• Provide input to operators performance.
• Leads all changeovers to meet the changeover target.
• Handles non-conforming parts following company procedures and policies.
• Troubleshoot minor issues using Z-point, LTA, and Qs-Stat.
• Responsible to ensure correct materials are at the line to build quality parts.
• Updating of all required shift documentation such as Online check sheet, LISP , Maximo, Scrap analysis and all SQDC reports
• Assists with continuous improvement projects such as Scrap Reduction, Downtime Reduction and PPLS.
• Supports Production Unit Leader / Production Manager that all procedures and policies are followed.
• Ensures Poka Yoke checks are done properly.
• Must be able to perform training for production personnel, and continually be able to coach
• Develop and record training documentation for hourly employees.
• Support all safety procedures and initiatives
• Support the quality lab techs.
• Inform Production Manager / Production Unit Leader on any personnel issues or line issues.
• Regulates staffing levels to optimize labor efficiency
• Monitors and records attendance of employees
• Maintains established housekeeping standards for all work areas on production floor.
• Evaluation and interpretation of production data (Collect and analyze data, making comments and recommendations to Engineering and Quality Department)
• Supports Skill Trades on emergency machine repairs
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead and direct hourly employee's as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Ability to read with comprehension to a 9th grade level.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid
• Basic vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company

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