Group Lead - 1st Shift (Bending)

Job Title

Responsible for the overall safety, quality and efficient operation of the processes within their area of responsibility. Has a working knowledge of all of the equipment within their assigned area with the ability to train others on that equipment. Acts as a leader in their area to help develop operator's job knowledge and uses continuous improvement to reach established objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Understand and perform the supervisor's responsibilities in their absence.
• Responsible for following all established company policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor and inspire Associates to be the best version of themselves.
• Coordinate safety improvement projects and participate in injury 5-why corrective actions.
• Determine tools needed for production operators to be successful and acquire them.
• Assure PPE cabinet is maintained with appropriate levels of inventory and that the supervisor is notified of any potential shortages.
• Assure production boards in their assigned area are reviewed and initialed on an hourly basis.
• Responsible for daily 6-S audits in their assigned areas and for follow up to resolve issues found during the audit.
• Perform daily production scheduling and assure schedule attainment.
• Lead and direct production associates in their assigned areas on a daily basis.
• Manage hold areas and assure timely disposition of product.
• Lead meetings with production associates to discuss established objectives and how to make improvements in these areas.
• Review OEE information on a daily basis and assure accuracy in the raw data.
• Assure all new quality or process changes are communicated to production and assure proper training is provided if needed.
• Assure all production associates are properly trained on the equipment they operate and that there is documentation to support that training via the training effectiveness evaluation.
• Maintain the training matrix boards and assure their accuracy.
• Provide thorough and clear communication to your supervisor, following shift and technical services regarding any problems concerning production.
• Complete shift notes on a daily basis for the work centers assigned to them.
• Work with supervisor to evaluate operator performance issues on the floor regarding safety, quality, efficiency and accountability.
• Understand M2K and C2K issues and maintain accurate inventory via cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
• Lead and participate in corrective action or continuous improvement activities.
• Create and/or assist with work instructions for new and existing processes and maintain their accuracy.
• Be available to attend future training as deemed necessary for this position.
• Ability to safely and efficiently perform all assignments.
• The ability to effectively train future individuals given this position.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.

Qualifications And Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year or more automotive manufacturing experience. Prior leadership and/or technical experience would benefit this individual. Must be able to perform and understand all job functions of a production operator.

Language Skills

The ability to read and comprehend written work instructions. The ability to write effective correspondence. The ability to write work instructions and set up procedures. The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. The ability to lead corrective action or continuous improvement teams. Effectively represent the company professionally to customers, suppliers and other associates within the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The ability to work without close supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate required equipment.

The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The associate must be available to work scheduled overtime and assist in emergency situations. The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours.

Work Environment

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate frequently works near moving parts. The associate is frequently exposed to electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The associate may occasionally work in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Associate may be subject to temperature extremes for extended periods of time.