• Lebanon, KY, Kentucky
• Manufacturing
• 55K-60K
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00-18:00

Job Description

【Position】
  Group Lead

【Summary】
   A Japanese manufacturing company is seeking a Group Lead.

【Essential Duties】

• Manage, supervise and motivate All shift Team Leads & Members supporting daily, weekly and monthly goals in support of zero defects, 0 injuries & 100% on time delivery.
• Ensure team adheres to required procedures and standards.
• Take the lead role in identifying, analyzing and providing countermeasures if production and other established goals are not achieved.
• Utilize team leads & members working with all department managers as needed.
• Manage team leads and team member training to be current, credible, documented and posted.
• Manage a monthly training schedule to keep skills current and/or teach new skills.
• Monitor and manage updates to Work Instructions as needed.
• Manage and enforce company policies, i.e. safety, work instructions and daily attendance of all Team Members and Team Leaders.
• Research performance issues thoroughly, understanding the facts, before approaching a member with concern to solicit their input.
• Seek manager approval, and HR support if needed.
• Coordinate disciplinary actions whenever necessary up to and including termination with department manager and Human Resources Department.
• Manage initial performance reviews of new hires for accuracy and timeliness.
• Record and maintain daily production activity reports, i.e., scrap, production, etc.
• Participate in management meetings and communicate issues across shifts to appropriate personnel.
• Support company Kaizen activities that improve performance.
• Take a leadership role in such events ensuring countermeasures are implemented.
• Understand PDCA system and how it benefits the manufacturing processes.
• Ensure a safe working environment for the team members focusing on daily communication on accident prevention.
• Record possible safety hazards in order to resolve with urgency.
• Document incidents on company incident form for immediate root cause & countermeasure support. Participate in safety meetings as requested.
• Assist in the interview and selection process for Team Members/Leaders
• Support and enforce all ISO 14001 Environmental activities and programs
• Perform other related duties as required.

【Working Hours, Working style】
  8 hour shift
  Monday to Friday
  Overtime
  Weekends as needed

【Salary, Benefit】
  Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
  Benefit: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement,
                 Vision insurance

【Qualifications】

• Prefer 2-4 year degree, experience can be substituted for education
• Requires 5 years experience in the manufacturing industry with at least 3 years in a leadership position preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with JD Edwards Enterprise system experience preferred.
• Must be flexible with work hours to assist in covering all shifts and possible weekend production.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a collaborative work style with other departments   

      ** Must be willing to work across 1st and 2nd shift during training period.

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