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DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

Job Summary

The Production Line Lead will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of our production lines. The role will support staff in all areas of the Value-Add engine assembly process. The Production Line Lead will actively focus to improve our assembly lines and collaborate with the staff to cultivate a culture of problem solving and TEAM. The ideal candidate should have effective leadership and attention to detail skills.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Production Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:  

• Lead and oversee the assembly process of Value-Add engines. 

• Provide daily objectives and priorities to staff. 

• Monitor the performance of production staff and line daily. 

• Track and report KPI’s of production line. 

• Facilitate the developmental activities, mentor and coach our operational staff and team members in a dynamic setting. 

• Coordinate and assist in execution of countermeasures by using the PDCA cycle at each assembly area. 

• Active agent in the promotion and application of DCA Production System (DPS Standards) and LEAN methodology. 

• Analyze daily Production unit KPI’s and facilitate problem solving with teams. 

• Provide technical support to staff. 

• Perform and participate in safety and improvement audits daily. 

• Coordinate and implement solutions to nonconformities pertaining to customer failures, processes, and equipment. 

• Coordinate and organize the cross-training activities  

• Facilitate the onboarding of new employees to be operational ready. 

• Ensure that staff members are adhering to company policies and procedures. 

• Maintain a safe and well-organized work environment by applying 5S principles. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Individual Contributor 

Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0 -10% depending on business needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Mechanically skilled and knowledgeable with the ability to effectively utilize mechanical tools. 

• Strong critical thinking with the ability to effectively apply problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and follow written and graphic instructions and documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and speak clearly in a group setting and consult with management and team regarding any foreseen issues. 

• Strong time management and multi-tasking with a demonstrated ability to work accurately, follow instructions/schedules/timelines and handle multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment. 

• Strong teamwork mentality with a willingness to work with the team on accomplishing overall department goals. 

LANGUAGE ABILITY: 

​​Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.​ 

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY: 

​​Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.​ 

REASONING ABILITY: 

​​Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.​ 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Manufacturing assembly and warehouse environment.  Subject to noise, dust, diesel fuel, oil, and extreme hot/cold temperatures. No A/C.   

• If employee is located in the office area, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.