Job Description

Lead Associate

DMMI Production 3A - HVAC Auto Line 3 (AL3), Dept. 368     (FPA-1 area)

Core Hours: 4:15 PM - 12:45 AM

NOTE: This position will train on 1st shift (Core Hours:  5:15 AM - 1:45 PM) for approximately 3 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MUST complete STM Mechanical Assessment PRIOR to Posting. ** See HRBP/Recruiting for details
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. 
• Willing to commit to the area for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must be able to work overtime, as necessary.

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

• Must have 2+ years, if currently in a Lead Associate position, unless promotable

• Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better

• No Active Written Discipline

• Must be FPA-1 qualified

• Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment

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

Once selected, you will need to complete all foundation course and process skill requirements to be promoted to a Level II Lead Associate.