Production Group Leader

Metalsa•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com Job Title: Production Group Leader Shift: 2nd Shift Mission: Provide Leadership to Teammates through the Metalsa culture to support our customer What would your day look like? Coordinate and oversee rotation of production activities in the press area to ensure customer needs are met. Monitor standardized work is being followed. Establish production standards and monitor individual tech performance to ensure area goals are met. Plan ahead changeovers to minimize disruption of production. Work as a liaison between Press Tech’s and Tooling Tech’s to minimize downtime. Prepare and present presentations to large and small groups. Conduct effective evaluations and monitor the skill level of the press room Product Techs Conduct training for Teammates. Gathering of information and auditing of daily reports Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change. Safety & Quality Proactively improve safety in the plant to achieve plant goal of zero accidents. Facilitate and develop topics for communication at daily safety meetings. Champion the timely resolution of all safety concerns and / or near misses Work with maintenance to ensure all equipment has proper p.m. and is safe to operate. Enforce all area and plant safety procedures. Work closely with the quality area to create and maintain systems that ensure quality products. Support Teammates in their efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations, maximize production and quality while minimizing downtime and scrap. Communicate all potential quality concerns. Enforce all area and plant quality procedures. Maintain all customer and TS requirements. Academic & Experience High school degree / diploma 2 years of post-high school education or combination of education and manufacturing experience Experience with automated manufacturing, stamping equipment, and press tooling. Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience Technical Skills Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point) Knowledge of Processing systems Basic Financing Concepts Lean Manufacturing (TPS) Quality Management Systems Human Development Management Cross functional leadership Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals. Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming) Logistics Key Success Factors: Integrity and Trust Perseverance Perseverance Conflict management Planning Problem Solving Organizational Agility Building Effective Teams Developing direct reports and others What is in it for YOU? As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package! Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays Excellent Benefits Plan! Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) 401(k) Company Matching Tuition Reimbursement Program Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

Requirements

High school degree / diploma
2 years of post-high school education or combination of education and manufacturing experience
Experience with automated manufacturing, stamping equipment, and press tooling.
Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience
Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
Knowledge of Processing systems
Basic Financing Concepts
Lean Manufacturing (TPS)
Quality Management Systems
Human Development Management
Cross functional leadership
Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)
Logistics
Integrity and Trust
Perseverance
Conflict management
Planning
Problem Solving
Organizational Agility
Building Effective Teams
Developing direct reports and others

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee rotation of production activities in the press area to ensure customer needs are met.
Monitor standardized work is being followed.
Establish production standards and monitor individual tech performance to ensure area goals are met.
Plan ahead changeovers to minimize disruption of production.
Work as a liaison between Press Tech’s and Tooling Tech’s to minimize downtime.
Prepare and present presentations to large and small groups.
Conduct effective evaluations and monitor the skill level of the press room Product Techs
Conduct training for Teammates.
Gathering of information and auditing of daily reports
Proactively improve safety in the plant to achieve plant goal of zero accidents.
Facilitate and develop topics for communication at daily safety meetings.
Champion the timely resolution of all safety concerns and / or near misses
Work with maintenance to ensure all equipment has proper p.m. and is safe to operate.
Enforce all area and plant safety procedures.
Work closely with the quality area to create and maintain systems that ensure quality products.
Support Teammates in their efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations, maximize production and quality while minimizing downtime and scrap.
Communicate all potential quality concerns.
Enforce all area and plant quality procedures.
Maintain all customer and TS requirements.