Group Leader 2nd Shift

GKN Automotive • Newton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Description Deliver KPI’s, business strategy, and people strategy in area(s) of responsibility. The leader and the team shall ensure standardization across their area of responsibility (policy, procedures, standard work, etc.). Provide leadership to Team Leaders and set/deliver cultural standards. Directly coaches Team Leaders and maintains a physical presence on the shift, including activities such as: Walk the floor with incoming/outgoing Group Leaders, Cross Functional Engineers, Team Leaders to address safety, quality, productivity issues. Complete leadership standard work and checklists Ensure key communications, escalations, and business information is flowing to and from your teams. Review production priorities with Team Leaders Audit Team Leader execution of start up meetings at PVD boards and support where needed Ensure TPM is completed Gather / enter production data Check and initial LTA data throughout value stream Manage the performance of team employees with the appropriate recognition and feedback. Maintain employee attendance information including vacation schedules, verification of time clock punches and training hours (E11) documentation. Plan for employee training, development, and cross-training. Handle disciplinary problems, disputes, or conflicts. Assist the team, engineering, other processes and management to ensure customer and business requirements are met. Develop and manage employee work schedule to include vacation requests LOAs, holidays, and overtime. Expedite production, prototype and PPAP components. Drive continuous improvement crossfunctionally and in production, leading Kaizen events and 5-why/Practical Problem Solving projects root cause elimination Ensure that correct process control and associated documentation is utilized. Troubleshoot equipment and processes within your trained skillset and according to policy. Ensure conformance to IATF 16949 procedures and work instructions. Assist in facilitation of corrective actions related to internal issues/customer complaints. Ensure efficient upkeep and utilization of equipment and PM. Conformance to proper escalation protocol Facilitate autonomous maintainance and maintain work orders Facilitate team meetings related to quality, cleanliness, safety, productivity and continuous improvement. Work with HR to maintain and assist in manpower needs Responsible for communication and enforcement of Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality policies and procedures Ability to create and maintain a master strategic plan to accomplish KPI’s Qualifications and Skills Needed Essential (2-5 years) Five years’ assembly/machining manufacturing experience in ISO 140001, OSHA 180001 and IATF 16949 environments required. Previous leadership experience Associates/Bachelors Degree in Operations, Engineering, or similar applicable focus Good written and verbal communication skills Basic knowledge in Office Timekeeping system knowledge Presentation skills. Communication skills The ability to prioritize and work under pressure Analytical problem-solving skills and corrective action facilitation Desirable Excellent people leadership skills Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks Excellent interpersonal skills Work well under pressure and maintains composure About GKN Automotive: We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. What do we offer? Compensation: Competitive Pay Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire. Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs) Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Plan with Employer Match As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: [email protected]

Requirements

• Five years’ assembly/machining manufacturing experience in ISO 140001, OSHA 180001 and IATF 16949 environments required.
• Previous leadership experience
• Associates/Bachelors Degree in Operations, Engineering, or similar applicable focus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge in Office Timekeeping system knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• The ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Analytical problem-solving skills and corrective action facilitation

Nice To Haves

• Excellent people leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Work well under pressure and maintains composure

Responsibilities

• Deliver KPI’s, business strategy, and people strategy in area(s) of responsibility
• Ensure standardization across their area of responsibility (policy, procedures, standard work, etc.)
• Provide leadership to Team Leaders and set/deliver cultural standards
• Directly coaches Team Leaders and maintains a physical presence on the shift
• Complete leadership standard work and checklists
• Ensure key communications, escalations, and business information is flowing to and from your teams
• Review production priorities with Team Leaders
• Audit Team Leader execution of start up meetings at PVD boards and support where needed
• Ensure TPM is completed
• Gather / enter production data
• Check and initial LTA data throughout value stream
• Manage the performance of team employees with the appropriate recognition and feedback
• Maintain employee attendance information including vacation schedules, verification of time clock punches and training hours (E11) documentation
• Plan for employee training, development, and cross-training
• Handle disciplinary problems, disputes, or conflicts
• Assist the team, engineering, other processes and management to ensure customer and business requirements are met
• Develop and manage employee work schedule to include vacation requests LOAs, holidays, and overtime
• Expedite production, prototype and PPAP components
• Drive continuous improvement crossfunctionally and in production, leading Kaizen events and 5-why/Practical Problem Solving projects root cause elimination
• Ensure that correct process control and associated documentation is utilized
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes within your trained skillset and according to policy
• Ensure conformance to IATF 16949 procedures and work instructions
• Assist in facilitation of corrective actions related to internal issues/customer complaints
• Ensure efficient upkeep and utilization of equipment and PM
• Conformance to proper escalation protocol
• Facilitate autonomous maintainance and maintain work orders
• Facilitate team meetings related to quality, cleanliness, safety, productivity and continuous improvement
• Work with HR to maintain and assist in manpower needs
• Responsible for communication and enforcement of Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality policies and procedures
• Ability to create and maintain a master strategic plan to accomplish KPI’s

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees