There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things. We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.
Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.
Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world. We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution. Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as an Warehouse Team Leader (M/F/D) at our new production plant in Viana, Portugal.
Coordinate the activities of the team members including the assignment of tasks and logistics objectives
Train new members (safety rules in the operation of equipment, cleaning of the workplace and 5S, incoming/outbound procedures)
Training of all employees of the teams for each warehouse area to the level of certification following the operator certification process
Facilitate continuous improvement within the team and provide support in implementing improvements, focusing on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and motivation
Actively participate in problem solving (8D, 6M, 5 Whys related to safety and quality issues)
Conduct daily meetings with team members and facilitate communication between shifts with a focus on product performance indicators (OEE, Through-Puts, customer incidents/alerts, scrap, accidents/ security incidents, on-time delivery, repack to order, incoming and outbound staging times)
Support and implement production tools (Visual support, JIT, 5S, Kanban)
Responsible process control, using tools in use: Preventive Maintenance, Poka-yoke Control, Startup Checklist, LPA
Lead, motivate and support the development of team members
Provide initial support for operators' personal issues (management of absences, vacations, personal problems, etc.)
Lead and actively participate in the collection of data/information necessary for warehouse procedures
Ensure adherence to control plans by conducting daily audits
Support Engineering and Production in the development and validation phase of the process of the new programs, specifically on the full cadence production day (run@rate) and in the production part approval process (PPAP - Production Part Approval Process)
Responsible for Inbound and Outbound Warehouse activities, assuring needed flexibility and teams management between areas
Define a rotating schedule for the teams to work between processes (Inbound and Outbound)
Define needs for the different processes, present resources analysis to Area Supervisor in terms of people, equipment, tools, layout improvements, among others
Manage team needs in terms of machine operation certification, namely forklifts handling. Assure the correct usage and access
Establish continuous improvement plans that lead to a more efficient organization
Facilitate efficient and open communication within the department and with other departments in the organization
Ensure and respect the compliance with safety and cleanliness rules of the workplace
Continuously ensure the improvement of health, safety and environmental conditions
Participate in the definition, implementation and maintenance of the organization's policies
Participate in the definition of objectives of the Environmental Management Policy, Health and Safety at Work
Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the Environmental Management Policy, Health and Safety at Work
Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety at work standards, policies and practices in accordance with their level of responsibility
Develop a culture characterized by good professional ethics and involvement in the process among employees in all areas
Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice and working period
Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards
Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which they were hired, when the needs or convenience of service so warrant, for the period of time necessary for the aforementioned needs or convenience of service
Secondary Education, preferably with technical-professional training, or a degree in engineering or a related field
Previous experience in a similar role (experience in automotive environment will be valued)
Experience in managing team with at least 30 people will be valued
Knowledge and experience on automated material handling equipment’s such as forklifts (valid certification for SAFE HANDLING OF FORKLIFT TRUCK TRAINING preferred)
Problem Solving (5W; Ishikawa; PDCA; 8D) (preferred)
Knowledge of quality tools
Knowledge of automotive industry standards
Computer knowledge from the user's perspective
Knowledge of Lean tools (preferred)
Knowledge in the logistics, namely warehouse management (valued)
Leadership skills (participation in leadership trainings will be valued)
Conflict Management
Pro-active and team building capabilities
Quality decision
Results Oriented
Fluent in Portuguese
Fluent in English (preferable)
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin or disability.
