Group Leader

Job Description

As a Global Supply Chain Group Leader, you are responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment. Participates in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members.
Participates in the development of highly effective teams.
Leads Global Manufacturing Systems(GMS) processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas. Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements.
Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues. Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union and management.
Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between OEMs and the United Auto Workers Union.
Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues.
Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping. Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods. Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training).
Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements. Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities.

Responsibilities :

Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required
Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity
Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:
Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold)
Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively:
Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work
Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment
Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections
Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Skills Required

Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns
Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making
Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
Must be willing to work rotating shifts
Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet business demands, including approximately two weekends per month
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years managerial experience
Military background is plus