Job Description

Lead Associate

DMMI Production 1 - GIC Line 1, Plasma, Tube Mill & Core Assembly (GIC0), Dept. 3332

Core Hours:  3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 
• Willing to commit to the area for 2 years.
• To be selected for a Lead Associate you must go through a selection process, consisting of: 
  • (1) Mechanical skill assessment   
  • (2) Panel Interview
• Pre-Qualify (REQUIRED PRIOR TO POSTING)  ** See HRBP/Associate Relations for details
  • Pass Mechanical Assessment
• Selection of eligible candidates for each position will be based on the following selection criteria: 
  • Combined score + (1) Same Shift, (2) All Shifts.
• Once selected, you will need to complete all foundation course and process skill requirements to be promoted to a Level II Lead Associate.     

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Common responsibilities: Perform all routine process operations at high level of efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustment, fault recovery.  Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and innovation. Teach others using D-JI methods.
• Process skill responsibilities: Complex change over and fault recovery. Deep process knowledge, i.e. machine operation, processing, function. Advanced troubleshooting and fault recovery.

Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.

MINIMUM POSTING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• More than 2 years, if currently in a Lead Associate position, unless promotable

• Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better

• No Active Written Discipline

• Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position