Assembly Group Leader 1 (2nd Shift)

Metalsa•Hopkinsville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Metalsa is a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry, manufacturing safe and sustainable products. The company is committed to people, innovation, and the planet, aiming to enrich communities and contribute to a better future. Metalsa's mission is to move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and generating long-term value for stakeholders. Their vision is to be a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries. This role's objective is to achieve operations stability on the assembly line by ensuring standardized work is followed to secure safety, quality, and productivity. The position involves leading on-the-job training for the shift, managing compliance with the Skill Matrix, identifying and following up on abnormalities, and building a positive team environment through productive workflow and accountability.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Proven Team Leader experience
Experience with the Metalsa Operating System: OJT, Team Leader Board, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, Work Instructions, JSA, etc.
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, planning, team orientation, and presentation skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
Capable of performing in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Discipline and accountability enforcement
Good computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Safety and quality oriented
Prompt and exceptional attendance
Capacity to manage resources and activities in order to obtain results
Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice
Able to work any shift

Nice To Haves

Train the Trainer certification
Basic lean manufacturing (TPS)
Standardized Work and Work Instructions
5S and workplace organization
Team Leader board management
Poka-Yoke and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Basic lean manufacturing / TPS principles
Metalsa Operating System (MOS) tools and methodologies

Responsibilities

Build a work environment that encourages team motivation and engagement.
Enforce compliance with basic rules and expected behaviors.
Conduct On-the-Job Training and manage the Job Qualification Management process.
Manage and conduct job performance assessments for team members.
Audit Standard Work and ensure Standard Work procedures are accurate and followed.
Ensure 5S compliance.
Lead shift start-up meetings and keep the Team Leader board updated.
Respond to abnormalities, troubleshoot issues, and escalate complex or chronic problems.
Identify waste and propose process improvements (Kaizen).
Conduct and enforce corrective actions based on rules, expected behaviors, and the CBA.
Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do the same; report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and conditions.
Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them; lead initiatives to achieve plant quality and operational objectives.
Understand customer and internal stakeholder needs and work toward meeting and exceeding them.
Maintain the appearance of a world-class facility; actively support full implementation of 5S and keep all areas clean, neat, and properly organized.
Actively engage with Metalsa’s operating principles and continuous improvement practices; participate in formal development planning to build toward future HD leadership roles.
Assist in all aspects related to assembly production as needed.
Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.