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Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Shift Leader in Bowling Green, Kentucky
SHIFT LEAD General Duties
Create atmosphere of success by ensuring all team members have ‘what they need, when they need it’
Ensure proper training to employees at all positions within their EP line
Understand safety expectations to model a safe and productive working environment.
Continuous communication with leadership and staff of current production goals
Delegate tasks to support staff as needed to complete daily duties and meet production goals
Maintain good working relationships with fellow shift leads, quality control inspection personnel, and other departments to ensure production needs are met.
Continuously monitor EP line to prevent bottlenecks and constraints, adjusting workload and personnel in order to maintain flow of product.
Daily Tasks
Conduct before shift line-walk to ensure equipment is within tolerances and specs.
Check blacklight for correct specifications per blacklight inspection sheet
Check fill levels of chemical tanks (nitric, water, penetrant)
Make sure line is clean and organized per 5s standards
Check each workstation continuously to make sure they are running well and keeping with production speeds:
Loaders – have material needed, all 60 level, hangers in good condition
Black Light – not over crowded with WIP, providing 8 seconds inspection
Grinders – all mechanical in good working condition, not overloaded with WIP, rotating positions to avoid injury, Auto-oiler full
White Light – not overloaded, 8 seconds per part, have needed ink/markers
Packers – not overloaded with WIP, have correct layer check sheets & packing instructions
Floaters – Make sure each station has the appropriate level of containers (loading and packing)
EP machinery – ensure correct fill levels in tanks, request new chemical totes as needed, remove fallen parts as needed, keep area clean and organized
Provide ownership of EP machinery
Inspect common-wear parts for issues (e.g. hangers, carriers, grinders, etc)
Ensure chemical tanks are filled within specifications
Provide detailed descriptions of breakdowns to maintenance when needed
Ensure SOPs are being followed and best practices are in place:
Confirm layer check sheets are correct
Make sure the area is clean and orderly
Ensure all employees are using PPE required
Provide mentorship and training to employees to further improve skills
Respond to stop, call, wait requests
Lead end-of-shift cleaning to prep line for next shift
Clean and sweep floors
Dust working areas
Remove trash and debris from working areas
Report any missing or needed supplies
Skills
Read and interpret documents and SOPs.
Ability to think ‘On-your-feet’ to solve unique problems and overcome challenges
Ability to complete routine reports and audits
Basic math (add, multiply, divide, subtract)
Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills – be able to resolve minor issues independently
Strong communication
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