Production Group Leader - Weld

Kia Corporation

About The Position

General SummaryThe Group Leader will train and lead team members on assigned projects and manage daily production activities, as well as, providing team members with work standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitor Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity with daily improvement activities Maintain compliance with TS/16949 and ISO14000 implementation goals Direct multiple team leaders and their respective zones Perform line input and other administrative tasks as required Prevent defects from passing to the next work process driving first-time quality in station Motivate, train, and develop Team Leader/Members to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standard methods and procedures Ensure Team Members perform their job responsibilities and empower them to continuously improve their work by managing and eliminating constraints. Implement problem-solving processes Create a positive environment in production for all team members Responsible for meeting budget requirements and initiate cost improvements Work across departmental and cultural lines to achieve targets and success The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED along with two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One (1) to two (2) years in related area of position.
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Teamwork oriented.
Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, effective follow-up, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
Experience with SAP system preferred.
Knowledge of shop process and tool technology preferred.
Production supervision and management skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity with daily improvement activities
Maintain compliance with TS/16949 and ISO14000 implementation goals
Direct multiple team leaders and their respective zones
Perform line input and other administrative tasks as required
Prevent defects from passing to the next work process driving first-time quality in station
Motivate, train, and develop Team Leader/Members to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standard methods and procedures
Ensure Team Members perform their job responsibilities and empower them to continuously improve their work by managing and eliminating constraints.
Implement problem-solving processes
Create a positive environment in production for all team members
Responsible for meeting budget requirements and initiate cost improvements
Work across departmental and cultural lines to achieve targets and success