Manufacturing Group Leader - Great Opportunity!

There is an opening, courtesy of ProLink Resources, in the Bardstown, KY area. We have openings on 2nd Shift! This position is for a Manufacturing Group Leader, details listed below:

Shift: 2nd, 4:30p – 2a + OT that is deemed necessary

Pay: $63,000 - $66,750/Yr.

Job Description:

· Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in their assigned manufacturing area

· Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit

· Responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies/methods

· Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members

· Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with Assistant Manager

· Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism

· Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices

· Managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective action

· Develop and maintains positive team member relations

· Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.

· Leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area

· Accomplishing department goals and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule

· Develop standardized work procedures – designing/documenting best work sequence for each process

· Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members

· Assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyze production requirements based on work situation and production schedules

· Direct floor activities through consistent application to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations

· Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations

· Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels

· Take corrective action as needed

· Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures

· Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities

· Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues

· Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments need to ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained.

· Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct

· Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc.

· Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area

· Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement

· Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities

· Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.

· Lead the implementation of team members’ ideas and suggestions and management directed initiatives.

· Maintain a safe working environment for all team members

· Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement.

· Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice

· Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues

· May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance)

Must Haves:

· Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

· Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience

· Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience

· Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience a plus

· Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred

· Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred

· Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred.

· Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Compliance Requirements:

· Drug and background check