Afternoon Shift Leader (Segment 2; Aerospace)

Our Offering

• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas;
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with Production Leaders and Segment Leaders to set priorities for the shift.
• Manage absences and secure coverage for absences as required.
• Meet with Team Leaders to manage absences and set the priorities.
• Work with Team Leaders and others to make any required problem solving has an owner.  Raise unresolved issues using the Shop Floor Management system.
• Manage plant shift performance for safety, quality, productivity and cost as per plant objectives.
• Evaluate and respond to shift head count organization/ overtime requirements as per segment shift priorities.
• Complete accident reports and safety concern forms within the company mandated time frame.
• Manage conformance of shift employees to all production systems as required.
• Manage conformance of shift employees to all quality systems as required.
• Coach, council and discipline employees [including documentation] as required.
• Provide shift performance and inter-shift communication reports to each segment at shift end.
• Provide training to all operators on safety, quality, productivity policies and procedures
• Support layered audit systems.

Your Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred or comparable work experience preferably within Schaeffler
• Minimum of three years relevant experience as a Supervisor/Team Lead preferably within Schaeffler
• Demonstrated leadership skills and business acumen
• Broad manufacturing experience, preferably acquired within Schaeffler
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement & inspection procedures, production planning and control, budget process, MS-Office and SAP
• Ability to manage and lead team leaders and other direct reports
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience and knowledgeable of Safety and Health systems