Team Leader I- Qa Inspector

Position Overview

The Navistar San Antonio Manufacturing Plant is a benchmark facility that builds leading-edge commercial vehicles to meet the needs of today's - and tomorrow's - customers. By using proven engineering and leading technology and manufacturing principles, Navistar takes mobility and transport to a new level of impact. This facilityhas theflexibility to buildClass 6-8 trucks along with Electric Vehicles that allow Navistar to add capacity to support anticipated industry growth. Using the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected manufacturing principles, Navistar's newest manufacturing facility will continue growing our market share gains, optimizing our supplier network and improving quality.

We are currently seeking a Team Lead to join our San Antonio team!

Responsibilities

Working within the Navistar Operating System (NOS), read and follow written and verbal work instructions and standard operating procedures with emphasis on safety and quality inclusive of:

• Demonstrating overall safe work behavior; including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines
• Ensuring team members have proper PPE, material and tools to perform job
• Identifying and correcting potentially unsafe situations/conditions or notifying proper team members about unsafe or emergency situations and recommending corrective measures, actions or special equipment needed to improve safety
• Following accepted housekeeping procedures and assuring work area meets acceptable housekeeping and safety standards
• Collaborating with peers to accomplish projects or tasks and participate in team discussions and meetings
• Keeping supervisors and peers informed about accomplishments, downtime issues/problems, and/or changes. Lead Cost Improvement events with your team that have impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Performing routine inspections on products, processes, materials to assure work output meets specifications of shop floor paperwork
• Assembling and installing parts using hand tools, air tools and/or power tools
• Fitting, bolting or otherwise connecting components and equipment according to work instructions and specifications
• Attending to equipment and ensuring proper operation. Aiding in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance
• Loading raw materials into production processes and removing output from machines or fixtures
• Assisting in the training of peers as required

Team Leaders must be versatile and able to perform any or all of the position elements of a Team Member. Additionally, a Team Leader will:

• Assist Resource Leader and Supervisors in making certification checklists and training assignments
• Make daily assignments and manage daily production flow
• Assist Supervisors in documenting job performance
• Ensure team members have the necessary materials to perform all jobs
• Instruct, assist, and direct others as required
• Maintain 5S standards in your area of responsibility
• Be an active participant in the workteam and business team
• Strive for continual improvement and focus on the process, participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate initiative with team members towards planning strategies and achieving goals
• Update Team Leader boards and communicate important details to teams each day

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• At least two years of manufacturing experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
• Ability to communicate clearly to ensure expected results
• Ability to work different shifts
• Physical Requirements (Ability to do the following up to 10 hours per shift):
  • Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, crawl
  • Climb using both legs and arms
  • Head/neck movement
  • Reach outward or above the shoulder
  • Drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull 15-45 pounds
  • Repetitive use of hands and fingers
  • Use of vibrating tools
  • Depth perceptions required
  • Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color
  • May be required to work on units outdoors
  • Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces

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Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of all assigned assembly processes
• Previous supervisory experience in a teaming environment
• Computer literate
• Customer focused and have a drive for results
• Active problem solver, demonstrates initiative for improvements
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as needed
• At least one year of automotive manufacturing experience
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Positive attitude

Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable Mobility

Visit us at www.Navistar.com to discover more about our organization

 

Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME