LEADER - TEAM LEADER - Full-time

About Us:

Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc. (Formally NGK Sparkplugs, Inc.), is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's business portfolio, expanding our core ceramic technologies, exploring capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenging ourselves to develop solutions and services that use technologies to resolve social issues while contributing to a sustainable society

Academic Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. 

Associates degree preferred.

Combination of post-secondary education and/or previous associated work experience commensurate to two years required.

Will be required to complete continuing education courses as mandated by management.

Mechanical

Recordkeeping

Problem identification and resolution; immediate response

Multi-task

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Basic computer

Front Line Leadership

Highly tactful and diplomatic

Maintain confidentiality

Adherence to procedures

Cope with stressful situations

Effective time management of self and subordinates

Continuous improvement

Safety rule compliance

Repair machines

Adhere to strict attendance policy

Physical Requirements:

Ability to see and hear (correctable)

Ability to communicate verbally

Potential Hazards:

Hazard associated with business

Essential Duties:

• Ensure process achievements and promote customer focus throughout the organization.  
• Lead associates and provide feedback to managers for evaluations
• Verify proper start up and shut down of line machinery, under all circumstances (ie normal, emergency, special conditions);
• Maintain proper machine control settings for area of responsibility;
• Reaction, investigation, and resolution of all abnormalities in line operations;
• Establish and/or maintain inventory control;
• Assignment of daily duties for Associates; evaluate direct reports utilizing standard evaluation forms;
• Recognize the need for discipline and assist the Supervisor in disciplinary meetings concerning Associate related issues;
• Perform appropriate level of maintenance on machines;
• Monitor area manning and performance to evaluate and manage productivity;
• Monitor quality of production in order to minimize defects and overall costs;
• Responsible for meeting productivity and yield goals in assigned area;
• Adhere to Niterra policies and procedures and ensure direct reports are compliant;
• Investigate safety issues and accidents as necessary;
• Suggest and participate in continuous improvement opportunities;
• Maintain required systems within production (TPM, Lean MFG., SPC, Inventory Control etc.)
• Prompt reporting to Supervisor when production schedules are in danger of not being met;
• Prompt reporting to Supervisor when product quality is compromised;
• Interface effectively with other departments, suppliers, and customers;
• Operate machinery as necessary to meet production needs;
• Provide departmental training/communication as required;
• Ensure accurate record keeping in assigned area;

Other Duties:

• Performance of household duties including 5S;
• Successful completion of assigned training;
• Assist in development of effective operating procedures;
• Prompt reporting of any abnormalities to management;
• Will perform other duties as assigned by management;
• Overtime, varying shifts, and weekends often required to meet production needs.

Why Work for Niterra:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical has up to 92% paid coverage with a large contribution to HSA, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

• Financial Security: Short-term and Long-term disability coverage from start date

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6% with NO vesting period that starts 30 days after your start date

• Time Off: Generous leave plans that include paid time off, sick time, and both regular and floating holidays