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2nd Team Lead - Forge

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Indiana, North Vernon
Jan 29, 2026
Job Posting Title 2nd Team Lead - Forge Job Description Summary Team Leaders are responsible for overseeing and providing tools necessary for their crews to work safely, stay quality focused and production oriented. The Team Leader interacts with the supervisors, and team members as necessary. The Team leaders will be involved with and assess requirements, developmental plans, provide needed materials and direction for the purpose of their employee's success of meeting or exceeding our internal and external customer expectations. Job Description: 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. This role involves direct supervision of forge operators and technicians, fostering a productive work environment, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Job 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. Required Skills and Education QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED required (Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred) EXPERIENCE Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations (2 years' experience preferred) 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 About AAM: As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com. AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.