Job Summary
- Company
- Dealer Tire, LLC
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Industries
- Automotive Sales and Repair Services
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Career Level
- Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
- Job Reference Code
- 09-0083
Assembly Team Lead
About the Job
Dealer Tire is a national tire distributor that partners with automobile original-equipment manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini Cooper, Lexus, Toyota, Chrysler, Nissan, Infiniti, Volkswagen, Audi, Saab, Kia, Jaguar and Land Rover to create complete replacement tire programs for their dealerships.
These tire programs provide the training, support, technology, materials and inventory that enable over 7,000 automobile dealers to increase sales and revenue by retaining their customers and contributing to vehicle safety and performance.
Dealer Tire has been recognized with a number of business and industry awards for its innovative approach and accomplishment-driven culture. The most recent honor received in October 2007 was Toyota’s Excellence Award given to their top U.S. partner for providing the highest standards of quality assurance, warranty, purchasing, marketing and program management.
The company has grown by a compound average growth rate of nearly 40% since 2002 and grew over 20% last year in a challenging automotive environment. Dealer Tire requires exceptional people to continue that growth and evolution. If you are an innovative individual who performs with excellence, energy, fairness and accountability, please consider a future with Dealer Tire.
As an Assembly Team Lead, your essential job functions will include the following:
• Plan, organize, perform and supervise the receiving, storage, production, inspection and distribution of all required parts and assemblies.
• Day-to-day supervision and scheduling of Assembly Associates, with emphasis on implementation of Assembly goals and action plans.
• Answer questions, evaluate operations, and solve problems with members of the Assembly team.
• Coordination and supervision of resources to complete accurate and timely physical counts related to assembly productivity and accuracy as directed by management.
• Assist Warehouse Manager in meeting or exceeding shipping goals and performance standards.
• Lead in the training, motivation and establishment of positive morale of warehouse and Assembly associates.
• Ensure adherence with warehouse operating rules and standards.
• Follow all SOP documents, and contribute to their continuous improvement while training and monitoring Assembly Associates adherence to same.
• Follow all quality and inspection criteria and contribute to new, improved quality and inspection standards.
• Complete performance appraisals for all Assembly Associates in accordance with Dealer Tire policies.
Shipping/Receiving Requirements:
• Supervise or perform the accurate storage, preparation, shipment, and receipt product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.
• Responsible for complete inventory accuracy associated with Assembly operations, in addition to continuous inventory control training of your team.
• Inspect all shipments leaving the building, and initial paperwork.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies to avoid customer order problems.
• Supervise and perform physical inventories as needed.
• Help to establish and monitor programs to maintain effective security over inventory.
Inbound and Outbound Freight
• Supervise or perform effective product counts and order shipments. Resolve shortages, damage, or incorrect shipments
Documentation
• Ensure accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents. Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Resolve any discrepancies and supervise accurate record keeping of all required documentation.
• Efficiently create and complete Work Orders in an automated system.
Customer Service
• Ensure good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and acting in a courteous and professional manner.
• Establish procedures to ensure customer service levels for requests, concerns, and complaints.
Equipment
• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
• Use automated computer systems for picking, receiving, and storing functions as required.
Safety/Sanitation/Security
• Supervise and maintain a safe and secure assembly area..
• Comply with OSHA, MSDS, and Dealer Tire standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Drug Policy
• Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.
• There will be random drug testing for all Dealer Tire warehouse employees.
Requirements:
Driving Requirements:
• Supervise or perform safe, effective delivery of product shipments in accordance with Dealer Tire policies and customer requirements.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner and report problems or defects.
• Comply with all DOT regulations.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, including appropriate signatures.
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Position Qualifications
• Meet the requirements of Dealer Tire’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy and Company Vehicle Fleet Policy.
• High school diploma required. College degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years supervising an assembling, kitting or manufacturing operation.
• Minimum of (5) years mounting and balancing experience preferred.
• Must know how to implement 5S, Lean, 6 sigma or Kaizen projects.
• Effectively communicate and work with other warehouse associates, Warehouse Manager, and corporate associates and management.
• Aid in location security efforts (opening/closing procedures) when necessary.
• Maintain delivery vehicles and accessories and identify cleaning/maintenance needs.
• Understand business goals and values of the location and participate in warehouse meetings.
• Supervise completion of required general housekeeping duties.
Physical Job Requirements
• Lifting at least 70 pounds.
• Continuous lifting, bending, crouching, and twisting.
• Travel < 10%.
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