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NTN Bearing Corporation · 8 hours ago

East - Assembly Team Leader - 1st Shift

Columbus, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

NTN Bearing Corporation is seeking an Assembly Team Leader for their East Plant in Columbus, Indiana. The Team Leader will oversee production team activities, ensuring alignment with company goals, while also acting as a liaison between team members and management.

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Responsibilities

Maintain time and production records

Responsible for the JD Edwards system

Read standards

Run lines as needed

Assist with investigating quality issues (5-Why)

Check under machine for things that should not be there (parts or components)

Check all emergency stop buttons

Check the set-up

Assigned work area will be cleaned and kept neat and orderly during every workday

Will recognize and comply with all safety rules

Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled

Maintain all oil and coolant levels

Remove chips from clipgroove machine

Clean out chips from all lathes

Empty chip hoppers and scrap

Complete recuts and repairs

Floors swept and mopped (within reason)

Machines wiped down (within reason)

Ensure machines running at shift change

Paperwork completed (to include down time)

Any other duties assigned by manager

Qualification

Supervision experienceManufacturing experienceGauging instrumentsQS9000 standardsOSHA regulationsEmployee trainingVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingLeadership skillsTime managementAdaptability

Required

2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with gauging instruments

Excellent verbal & written communications skills

Good problem solving skills

Knowledge of QS9000 standards

Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations

High School Diploma

Ability to work long shifts, often standing for extended periods

Ability to lift or move heavy items (depending on the industry and products being manufactured)

Good vision (with or without corrective lenses) for inspecting products, machinery, and work processes

Understanding and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring the team uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safe operating procedures

Strong leadership abilities to motivate, guide, and supervise team members

Clear and effective communication skills to relay instructions, provide feedback, and address concerns

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at once, ensuring that deadlines and production quotas are met

Ability to adjust to changes in production schedules, customer orders, or operational procedures

Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and software used on the production floor

Ability to make quick, informed decisions when unexpected issues arise, like equipment failure, safety hazards, or production delays

Managing high-pressure situations, particularly when facing tight deadlines, low resource availability, or employee performance issues

Preferred

Previous experience with supervision, set-up or training preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Familiarity with methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Ability to train and mentor new or less experienced team members, ensuring they meet performance standards

Company

NTN Bearing Corporation

With quality brand names such as NTN, Bower, BCA and SNR, we manufacture and supply the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries within the United States.

Founded in 1918

Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees