Lead Associate, FPA1 (DMMI P3A - AL3, 2nd Shift)

Battle Creek, MI, United States · On site · Posted 9/30/2026 Leaves the board today
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Lead Associate

DMMI Production 3A - HVAC Auto Line 3 (AL3), Dept. 368 (FPA-1 area)

Core Hours: 4:15 PM - 12:45 AM

NOTE: This position will train on 1st shift (Core Hours: 5:15 AM - 1:45 PM) for approximately 3 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MUST complete STM Mechanical Assessment PRIOR to Posting. ** See HRBP/Recruiting for details
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Willing to commit to the area for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Must be able to work overtime, as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Common responsibilities: Perform all routine process operations at high level of efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. standardized work, quality checks, material changes, preventive maintenance, common adjustment, fault recovery. Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and innovation. Teach others using D-JI methods.
  • Process skill responsibilities: Complex change over and fault recovery. Deep process knowledge, i.e. machine operation, processing, function. Advanced troubleshooting and fault recovery.

Bi-lingual competency highly preferred in languages that reflect the Battle Creek community.

MINIMUM POSTING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have 2+ years, if currently in a Lead Associate position, unless promotable

  • Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better

  • No Active Written Discipline

  • Must be FPA-1 qualified

  • Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position

Once selected, you will need to complete all foundation course and process skill requirements to be promoted to a Level II Lead Associate.