AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 8 hours ago
3rd Shift Team Leader - Forge
North Vernon, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing manufacturing associates, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met, while also developing employees and maintaining efficient workflow.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManagement Information SystemsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Coordinates and provide directions to assigned manufacturing associates on how to do their assigned task(s). This includes hands on training
Ensure that the assigned area(s) equipment is operating properly and safely throughout the shift
Assign Manufacturing Associates to the appropriate operation
Ensure that the manufacturing associates are following the appropriate conduct codes per AAM Plant’s Associate Handbook
Frequently review the Quality of products following each process and provide feedback to Manufacturing Specialists to keep everyone in tune with the process
Develop employees for further company growth
Verify that we meet machine efficiencies, quality standards, and reduce scrap levels in assigned area
Monitor, direct, and maintain workflow through assigned area in coordination with Crew Manager and Shipping department to meet quality production and shipping goals
Develop, suggest changes in the process to improve quality or maximize labor efficiency to meet goals of the company
Maintain identity and segregation of nonconforming material and communicate to Crew Manager for guidance
Verify that documented procedures and instructions are being followed:
Standard Operating Procedures
Rework Instructions
Work Instructions
Preventive Maintenance Instructions
Inspection Instructions
Reaction Plans
Process Set-up Instructions
Associate Handbook
Police Housekeeping/assist if needed
Police End of Shift Clean-up
Facilitate communications between operations within the assigned Module, between crews, and between Modules and other Team Leaders
Hold Kickoff meetings in absence of CM
Coordinate changeovers/setups at required operations per Crew Supervisors guidance; plans changes for minimum disruption
Complete Team Leader Report and verify the following for accuracy:
Operation Productivity & Scrap sheets
Feedback on process, operation and downtime
Maintain and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels
Perform in a production capacity when needed
Assist in material handling tasks to maintain neat and orderly work area
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the team leader is responsible for other tasks as assigned
Monitor Communications Boards accordingly
Back-up CM assumes Crew Manager responsibilities in the absence of CM
In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is responsible for other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations
A working knowledge of compact, forge, delube, deflash, double disk grind, shot peen, whitelight inspection, video ink jet, magnetic particle inspection and dip tank operation is required
Understanding and knowledge of the various machinery
Preferred
Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred
2 years' experience preferred
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (36)
2024 (28)
2023 (39)
2022 (51)
2021 (33)
2020 (28)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
2017-04-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Dauch
CEO
Christopher May
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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