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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Supervisor to oversee our Brake DynamometerLaboratorywho will be responsible for overseeing employees and testing equipment for assigned areas and workflows in a multi-shift facility. Candidate should have experience organizing work groups, coaching employees, monitoring progress, enforcing rules, and ensuring quality compliance. You must possess strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to resolve workplace issues effectively and timely.
We are looking for a talented Supervisor to oversee our Brake DynamometerLaboratorywho will be responsible for overseeing employees and testing equipment for assigned areas and workflows in a multi-shift facility. Candidate should have experience organizing work groups, coaching employees, monitoring progress, enforcing rules, and ensuring quality compliance. You must possess strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to resolve workplace issues effectively and timely.
Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day testing workflow through a multi-shift laboratory across passenger car and commercial vehicle Brake Dynamometers while following, creating, and establishing workflows that meet internal and external customer requirements, deadlines, and (KPI)- Key Performance Indicators. Oversee shift structures for hourly technicians at various skill levels, from lead to entry-level technicians. Work with direct and indirect peer groups to achieve the target (OOE)—Overall Operational Efficiencies across assigned brake laboratory equipment and staff.
- First point of contact for the assigned area across multi-shift testing laboratory environment
- Maintain employee work schedules, and shift structure, including assignments, balanced workload, workflows, and overtime schedules
- Maintain multi-shift staffing levels per business needs and objectives
- Manage day-to-day workflows for responsible areas using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and other provided tools and software
- Interact with internal and external customers regularly
- Ensure laboratory and equipment appearance and maintenance meet company requirements
- Ensuring training plans are updated per new processes and employees progress per documented training plans ensuring they meet performance expectations
- Ensure work is being executed Safely, Accurately, Reliably, Technically, and in a Timely manner
- Work with team and manager to accomplish KPI Targets per business objectives
- Schedule and lead team meetings regularly for direct and indirect reports, scheduling, general awareness, KPI target vs. actual performance
- Drive a continuous improvement culture within your team, documenting, recommending, and implementing improvement opportunities through our quality system
- Own challenges within your assigned area and work with management to find solutions
- Own the hiring and termination process for responsible areas maintaining adequate staffing levels
- Ensure safe working conditions for all and use of all available safety equipment
- Ensure adherence to legal and ethical business practices
- Ensure adherence to company policies
- Ensure adherence to LINK quality process and procedures
- Be a consistent role model and advocate of the LINK culture that emphasizes the organization's identified mission, vision, and values
- Embody the Ownership Brand Driver (Accountability, Commitment, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, & Humility)
- Responsible for submitting an accurate labor ticket daily
- Responsible for ensuring all direct reports submit their labor tickets daily
- Responsible for approving all your direct reports labor tickets by noon the next business day
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five years experience working in a testing laboratory environment
- Recommended two years in a leadership role with direct or indirect employees
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Embody the Ownership Brand Driver (Accountability, Commitment, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, & Humility)
- Proactive organizational skills with an eye for details
- Mechanical aptitude with a strong understanding of a wide variety of on and off-road braking systems
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience using collaboration tools, such as Office 365, Web-based collaboration tasking and tracking systems
- Experience using Windows-based computers and software
- Understanding of network and cloud storage structures
- Excellent organizational skills and an eye for details and time management
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to train, lead, and provide direction for direct and indirect employees
Other:
- Ability to:
- Work overtime or additional hours with limited notice
- Adjust core hours or work schedules from time to time in support of off-shifts
- Travel to other LINK facilities within North America
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
