Lead Shipping Technician- 2Nd Shift

Lead Shipping Technician- 2nd Shift

LOCATION: Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11878 | JOB GRADE: 08

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

$23.38/hr + $1 shift premium

The individual in the lead operator role will have the following responsibilities in addition to the normal responsibilities of the service technician. The main focus of the position will be in the lead capacity; however, the individual will work in production as needed.

LEAD SERVICE POSITION SUMMARY:

Leads are responsible for all regular duties of their team and are also responsible for ensuring that optimum ELS is achieved. The Lead will support the team by troubleshooting equipment, implementing production improvements, and ensuring Safety, Quality, and Production goals are achieved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Trains, develops, monitors, and supports team members using standardized work instructions.
• Monitors production operations to ensure safety, product quality and production efficiency.
• Supports and conducts line set ups and changeovers.
• Strives to keep department running to achieve optimum ELS.
• Ensures compliance with all Product Safety Procedure requirements; fully understand and ensure compliance with Product Safety Escalation Process.
• Communicates and works with other shifts to ensure consistency and that goals are achieved will require 15-30 minutes each day either before or after normal shift hours for this.
• Follows the daily team start up shift routine regarding production goals and other plant metrics found on team boards.
• Updating, communicating, and addresses team board metrics.
• Supports and facilitates participation in KPS, including Quick Kaizens.
• Coaches team on basic problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to facilitate teamwork and work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills are required, including SAP.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task assignments.
• Strong Interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required.

Service Technician Responsibilities of Position but not limited to:

• Packaging of various multilevel kits
• Understand and follow TS/ISO, lean principle and safety procedures
• Understanding of how to visually inspect parts
• Extremely high-paced production, no downtime allowed
• Ability to move to different jobs
• Ability to work with repetitive work
• Ability to use various tapers, baggers, labelers & lift assists
• Material Handling
• Ability to work overtime as required on short notice

Skills Required

• Knowledge and ability to visually inspect parts
• Knowledge and ability to use banders, wrappers, labelers, & lift assists
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Forklift license - stand up, order picker, and sit down

Attributes Sought

• Safety Oriented
• Quality Conscience
• Customer Focused
• Bias for Action
• Team Player
• Self-Motivated
• Excellent Attendance
• Attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency
• Flexible
• Quick learner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Heavy part lifting to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis, occasionally up to 60 lbs.
• Dexterity & agility to perform high repetitive movements
• Standing for 8 hours or more
• Ability to operate stand up, order pickers, and sit-down forklifts

Become part of our team!

Join us in shaping the mobility of the future!

We - that's around 32,000 employees worldwide. At over 100 locations in more than 30 countries, we are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. Our most recent turnover was 7.8 billion euros. With us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.

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