Team Leader - Inspection/Assembly/Refurbishment (Segment 1; Aerospace)

Are you looking for a dynamic, team-based company with opportunity for development? If so, look no further! Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is growing in leaps and bounds and is looking to add to its team of great, full-time employees.

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company, and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.  

Our Offering

• Competitive wages - up to $39.31 per hour + shift premiums (wage is assigned based on skill and ability and position);
• 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates KPI goals for the work area. 
  • Uses an effective compelling dashboard as a means of feedback on KPI’s. 
  • Reports KPI's to management during the daily walks
  • Actively communicate the goals to the team
  • Coordinates actions with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Human Resources to maintain production.
  • Responsible for shift-to-shift communication and knowledge transfer regarding priority items, down time etc. 
  • Facilitates use of MOVE tools by the team including conducting layered audits to verify employees are following SOP’s / Work Procedures
• Responsible for maintaining a skilled work group. 
  • Trains new employees using approved training model / material. 
  • Trains current employees related to refresher training/new procedures/new equipment etc.
  • Monitors absenteeism - recommends appropriate action when needed involving supervisor in any actions taken.
  • Evaluation of employees – Provides feedback to PV for employee evaluation purposes or discipline.
  • Maintains training records of employees and insuring certifications are current.  
• Works in operator capacity to facilitate training of less experienced associates and to cover emergencies.
• Responsible for change overs, machine set ups and trouble shooting and machine repair.  
• Promotion of a safe work environment and promoting safe work habits in all employees
  • Monitors that all employee’s safety certification records are current.
  • Support PL to ensure all employees receive all required safety training. 
  • Maintain safety trainings that are relevant for your role and area of work i.e., respirator fit training, crane certification, forklift training etc.

Your Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience including prior leadership  
• Has advanced technical skills and can perform change over, machine set ups and trouble shooting and machine repair. 
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning and control, MS-Office and SAP
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills

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