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Team Leader - Level IV

AT Cummins
Cummins

Team Leader - Level IV

Plainfield, IN

DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Coordination and Efficiency : As a team leader, you'll coordinate the activities of your team to meet production specifications, schedules, and quality standards. Your ability to streamline processes and optimize resource utilization will directly impact productivity.
  • Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) :
  • Safety Advocacy : Be vigilant about safety hazards, promptly reporting any major injury risks. Encourage an interdependent safety culture by looking out for colleagues.
  • Compliance : Follow HSE standards, policies, and procedures. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect yourself and others.
  • Training : Engage in HSE training to stay informed and promote a safe work environment.
  • Quality Assurance :
  • Adherence to Standards : Follow standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures (e.g., Statistical Process Control, poka-yoke).
  • Quality Inspections : Perform inspections, raise quality concerns, and identify non-conforming material. Minimizing defects directly impacts costs and customer satisfaction.
  • Delivery Management :
  • Performance Monitoring : Monitor team performance and output. Assign tasks and inputs to meet production schedules, volume, and quality targets.
  • First Responder : Address equipment faults, shortages, and quality issues promptly. Coordinate activities across shifts, departments, and with suppliers.
  • Training and Coordination : Ensure team members follow process documentation, receive necessary training, and meet delivery schedules.
  • Continuous Improvement :
  • Team Development : Assist management in organizing headcount and overtime needs. Foster a team focused on continuous improvement.
  • Mentoring : Coach and mentor less experienced team members to enhance their skills and contribute to overall team success.
  • Effective Communication :
  • Team Collaboration : Communicate effectively with your assigned team and support functions. Collaborate to improve quality, safety, and material flow.
  • Adaptability : Stay informed about upcoming changes in technology or business processes.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Collaboration : Building strong partnerships and working well with others is crucial. Collaborate effectively to achieve shared objectives and foster a positive work environment.
  • Effective Communication : Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications. Understand the unique needs of different audiences and tailor your messages accordingly.
  • Results-Driven Attitude : Consistently achieve results, even in challenging situations. Maintain focus and determination to meet goals.
  • Accountability : Hold yourself and others accountable for commitments. Take ownership of tasks and follow through on responsibilities.
  • Manufacturing Knowledge : Demonstrate expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications. Implement changes effectively to contribute to continuous improvement.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

  • Lead daily start up meeting and allocate workforce according to schedule and situation.
  • Report hourly production and downtime. Work with corrective actions for downtime.
  • Able to read and write English.
  • Prefer previous team lead experience.
  • Prefer 2 or more remanufacture experience.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2400291

Relocation Package No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Plainfield, IN, USA
Job ID: Cummins-R-72F0FC7306264B4CBA3175BB09C8EE6A
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement