Group Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team membersParticipate in the development of highly effective teamsLead manufacturing processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areasMeet or exceed production cost schedule and maintains quality requirementsMaintain awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issuesBuild and maintain good working relationships with employees, union and managementUnderstand and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements with the Auto Workers UnionImplement and follow systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues. Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeepingMotivate, train and develop employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methodsEnsure team members receive adequate job instruction trainingAchieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvementsCoach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma - Associates Degree preferred3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environmentPrevious experience working with a union environment – preferredPrevious leadership experience – preferredReport outs to upper leadershipMeet metrics/goal settingProblem solving skills – very important to haveMicrosoft Excel, PowerPoint, WordAbility to work cross functionally with other teams