Group Leader Die Maintenance
Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA)
Madison, AL
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods. Provide leadership and technical support to the department.
Essential Functions (but Are Not Limited To)
- Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
- Plan and coordinate work to ensure high quality stamping operations through die repair and maintenance.
- Manage team members time and attendance and perform coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
- Requires advanced expertise in tool & die repair skills and strong knowledge of metal forming.
- Solve complex problems with die repair and coach / mentor team members.
- Plan and coordinate training to continually enhance skills of team.
- Communicate effectively with team members, managers and other departments.
- Foster teamwork to achieve overall company goals.
- Aid team members in solving problems/ concerns that affect their performance.
- Track data to manage Key Performance Indicators.
- Maintain strong 5S in the work area.
- Create and maintain standardized work.
- Seek continuous improvement of processes, procedures, delivery of work.
- Maintain behaviors consistent with YKTA values and policies.
- Report machine or personnel issues to their next direct member of leadership or management.
- Ability to work rotating shift schedule.
- Ability to work overtime hours as needed on short notice.
- Regular Attendance is required.
Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
- 5 plus years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, tool and die experience is highly desired.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Ability to read and follow instructions.
- Ability to read drawings.
- Manual machining capability.
- 3-5 years previous supervisory experience is preferred.
- Associate degree in industrial maintenance, tool and die or similar program preferred.
- 2-3 years stamping and metal forming experience.
- Ability to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if required.
- CNC machining capability is a plus.
- Work is conducted in an industrial office/ plant setting.
- Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ Ecoat environments.
- Ability to lift up to 33lbs.
- Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.
- Able to traverse the plant facility.
YKTA desires to create and maintain a work environment that is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and success for all team members. It is the policy of YKTA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and regulations.
About the company
Company website•Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
YKTA is a joint venture of three very successful companies, Y-Tec, Keylex, and Toyotetsu. We broke ground in Huntsville, Alabama on May 22, 2019 as an On Site Partner / tier one supplier for Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA (MTMUS).
What we do:
- We assist in making drivers and their families safe with quality vehicles for their daily lives.
- We provide quality metal components for drivers across the globe.
We Believe:
ONE Being one strong and unified team helps us create and maintain our leading position in the industry.
Y You are the most important part of YKTA. You are respected, valued, and appreciated. Our total compensation package (pay, benefits, etc.) reflects that respect.
K Keys are in your hands to help create a positive and enjoyable work culture.
T Talking directly to management about your concerns and suggestions without using a third party to speak for you is most effective. We have an open-door policy; you can speak to anyone in this organization from group leader to the president.
A All Together as One Team!
Social Impact:
- YKTA is committed to being a good corporate citizen to enrich the communities we live, work, and play in.
- YKTA has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama to impact the lives of children that will help shape our community in the future.