Conveyance 1 Group Leader

About the role

The role of the Group Leader is expected to support the Conveyance team members by providing a positive work environment for team members and ensuring efficient material flow throughout the entire plant. The Group Leader uses a combination of people leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving skills, flow analysis tools and industry experience to evaluate material delivery to the line side in a JIT/Kanban sequencing process. The Group Leader will aid the department manager in designing practical routes that support 30-minute frequency delivery. The position will ensure these solutions are prepared for proper execution and final installation that results in zero downtime for lack of material.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Leads and directs activities of hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication, development of skills, resolution of concerns, and efficiency of performance.
• Manages team members time and attendance and performs coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
• Provides training & development to Conveyance team members in the areas of safe tugger and lift operations as required to sharpen the team’s performance skills presently and in the future.
• Supports production to evaluate customer needs by reviewing their current processes and material flow.
• Conducts surveys to gather hard data. Areas of focus may include process time studies, physical space measurements, equipment identification and documentation, etc.
• Utilizes industry experience to design material handling and delivery systems, specifying equipment and generating space design layouts.
• Evaluates automated delivery solutions to provide a more efficient material flow.
• Generates and supports A3 and Kaizen activity for improvements within the Conveyance department.
• Aids in project management for cart and tugger design.
• Works closely with automation vendors to verify solutions that meet specification requirements to meet cost savings objectives.
• Creates and designs material flow that supports mixed loading design using Kanban.
• Ensures systems meet all applicable company and engineering standards, policies or details.
• Prepares department KPI’s and monitor department performance to budget.
• Regular attendance is required, Rotating shifts and overtime as needed is required.
• Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Requirements

Environment:

• Work is conducted in an automotive industrial plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ E-coat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Ability to step on and off of PIT equipment regularly.
• Must be able to traverse the entire facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 33 pounds at times.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment safely.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Personal computer and software skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of plant logistics and inventory control/ flow processes.
• 2- 3 years of production experience.