Group Leader

Iconma Portal•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader oversees a team in a high-volume manufacturing operation during a production launch. The role leads primarily from the production floor, with additional office responsibilities, and involves significant interaction with team members. The Group Leader is responsible for approximately 10–25 people, with up to 30 used for planning purposes. This role focuses on bringing qualified candidates into the organization and delivering safety, quality, production, cost, and schedule results through effective team leadership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Relevant manufacturing leadership, Group Leader, or supervisory experience; this experience may substitute for a degree.
Candidates without a degree should have stronger hands-on leadership and problem-solving experience.
Ability to apply GMS and execute standardized work, including managing BPD/Level 5 metrics, conducting layered audits, and using Andon and escalation processes.
Practical knowledge of safety and ergonomics, Product Quality Standards, quality-gate reactions, nonconforming material controls, WPO, and Management of Change.
Ability to prioritize labor and resources, manage production schedules and equipment, diagnose issues, coordinate maintenance, and drive continuous improvement.
Calm, accountable, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style.
Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration, including when priorities or problems change.
Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions and remain composed in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Ability to coach others and embrace continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in training, developing, and evaluating hourly team members and in developing highly effective teams.
Lead Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes and provide support for launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.
Meet or exceed production cost and schedule targets while maintaining quality requirements.
Communicate department quality goals, maintain awareness of quality standards, and use available resources to resolve quality issues.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, and management.
Understand and consistently administer National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
Implement and follow systems that prevent known issues from recurring.
Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety, and housekeeping.
Motivate, train, and develop employees to perform their jobs using standardized methods, including ensuring adequate JIT (job instruction training).
Achieve production schedules and product requirements using lean manufacturing and synchronous principles, with emphasis on reducing variation, controlling costs, and improving productivity.
Coach, teach, counsel, and mentor Group Leaders in their responsibilities.
Apply GMS, manage BPD/Level 5 metrics, sustain standardized work, conduct layered audits, and use Andon and escalation processes.
Manage safety, ergonomics, Product Quality Standards, quality-gate reactions, nonconforming material controls, WPO, and Management of Change.
Prioritize labor and resources, manage schedules and equipment, diagnose issues, coordinate maintenance, and drive continuous improvement.