Vuteq Canada is a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing organization, located in Woodstock, Ontario.

By continually improving our systems and processes through ongoing evaluation of company objectives, we are able to maintain our commitment in ensuring that requirements and expectations for quality and safety are realized.

We strive to be an indispensable partner to our customers, driven by our team members and their engagement, and commit to developing the future with passion and sincerity.

Job Summary

The Production Control - Assistant Team Leader will work directly with the team members, overseeing and supporting all necessary activities related to Shipping, and the Materials department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety devices are in place, in proper working order, and ensure all team members are working in a safe manner.
• Perform scheduled audits such as JKK, 5S, Forklift Standards, etc. and report non-conformances
• Participate in problem solving using the Fishbone, and 5P methods as required.
• Promote, and demonstrate positive attitude, good working habits and strive to achieve the company’s goals and objectives by utilizing the FMDS methods.
• Investigate all accidents / incidents as required, complete the accident report in full and be prepared to report the incident verbally to the Coordinator.
• Coordinate training of new team members and conduct regular follow-ups as required, report training status, concerns (if any) to the Coordinator.
• Conduct daily team meetings and communicate shift issues with the Coordinator.
• Ensure that team members are following Standardized Work Instructions.
• Ensure a daily communication and hand off has taken place between yourself and the Afternoon Shipping supervisor prior to them leaving, as well as the Day Shipping supervisor prior to you leaving.
• Primary contact for all customer concerns, enquiries related to both non-sequence and sequence shipping to customers.
• Understanding and capable to perform all duties related to preparing and shipping of parts to the customer as required.
• Work with the Midnight Shift Plant supervisor to notify the appropriate Management personnel for critical situations that could / will disrupt the customer production lines.
• Ensure the safety stock levels are maintained in the warehouse, investigate and report min. violations to the Warehouse Coordinator as required.
• Oversee and ensure expedite shipments are received & delivered to the appropriate department(s)
• Work with internal customers for accurate / timely delivery of materials to the respective departments.
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of 5S principles in the Shipping/Warehousing

Job Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training

Experience

• Forklift / Tugger Certification
• Airial lift license as required

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of AS400 / Ultriva inventory systems
• Ability to show versatility and resourcefulness when problem solving
• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines and importance of tasks
• Manage time efficiently while working on several different tasks at once
• Ability to adapt to changing demands from customers as well as fellow team members
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and detail orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to speak in front of groups of people, and ability to effectively communicate information with all team members and management
• Actively listening to customers and team members about concerns or issues that may arise
• Ability to manage a small group of professionals towards a shared goal

Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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