AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 4 hours ago
2nd Team Lead - Forge
North Vernon, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. The 2nd Team Lead - Forge is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the forge department during the second shift, ensuring production targets are met efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManagement Information SystemsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead a team of forge operators and technicians on the 2nd shift, providing guidance, training, and support
Ensure daily production schedules and output targets for the forge department are met or exceeded
Monitor forge operations for efficiency, quality, and adherence to established processes and specifications
Conduct regular quality checks and inspections of forged products, identifying and addressing any non-conformance issues
Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance for more complex repairs to minimize downtime
Enforce all company safety regulations and procedures, promoting a safe working environment and conducting regular safety audits
Train new employees on forge operations, safety protocols, and company procedures
Maintain accurate production records, including output, scrap rates, and downtime
Communicate effectively with other shifts, departments, and management regarding production status, issues, and concerns
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize forge processes and reduce waste
Perform performance evaluations for team members and provide constructive feedback
Ensure proper setup and teardown of forge equipment according to production requirements
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations
A working knowledge of compact, forge, delube, deflash, double disk grind, shot peen, whitelight inspection, video ink jet, magnetic particle inspection and dip tank operation is required
On the machine side, understanding and knowledge of the various machinery
Preferred
Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred
2 years' experience preferred
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
2017-04-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Dauch
CEO
Christopher May
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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