B Shift - Group Lead

MAHLE•Olive Branch, MS

About The Position

The Group Lead directs the daily activities of department personnel to improve the efficiency and accuracy of processes that obtain products in handling units (HUs) from staging, process them, and load trucks for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping for MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. The role supports production order completion, quality checks, packaging, labeling, staging, and shipment requirements while coordinating with supervisors and other departments. The Group Lead trains and onboards new employees and temporary workers, provides the resources and tools needed for productive work, monitors team productivity, and reports results to the Supervisor. The position also coordinates priorities, maintains communication and shift handoffs, helps address minor disciplinary issues, covers absences and vacations as required, and promotes a clean and safe workplace. The role supervises department associates under the leadership guidance of the Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to handle multiple requests and assignments.
Good organizational skills and advanced communication and people skills.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment required in the department.
Ability to prioritize production requirements.
Computer skills in spreadsheet functions, including Excel.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to complete basic math calculations.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or schedule form.
Good analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Monitor reports to prioritize orders ready for packing and ensure production orders are completed correctly.
Ensure proper setup verification and quality checks are performed for all orders.
Ensure production-supply warehouse tasks are completed for each order and HUs are handled properly throughout shipping.
Ensure final confirmation and defect-free products and shipping.
Train new employees and temporary workers; test and audit their performance and document training using the Basic Departmental Specific Training Plan.
Spend time with new employees and temporary workers during their first two weeks to support onboarding, training retention, and resolution of obstacles.
Provide personnel with necessary resources and tools, including radios, lifts and harnesses, pallets, scanners, and box cutters.
Maintain workflow for staged orders and ensure packaging and labeling requirements are met and the correct setup verification tool is included with each order.
Prioritize and coordinate production orders with the Supervisor, SAP coordinators, LTL and SP Pickers, other group leaders, and customer service representatives to meet delivery, productivity, and shipment requirements.
Communicate pertinent details between departments and read and respond to emails as necessary.
Perform effective shift handoffs, including communicating equipment status, overtime plans and assignments, priority customers and orders, recommended next work, and staging needs.
Oversee packaging of engine overhaul kits according to customer and production order requirements.
Coordinate picking and shipment of bulk components and packaging items as necessary.
Monitor team members' daily productivity, report it to the Supervisor, and implement actions to achieve department KPIs.
Cover for absenteeism and vacation as required.
Handle minor disciplinary issues.
Communicate maintenance requirements daily.
Work with and display a team-concept approach at all times.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Supervise department associates under the leadership guidance of the Supervisor.