Group Leader 2nd Shift
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Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Deliver KPIs 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 KPIs
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 worlds 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 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:
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Food Safety Experience
- Math
- Shift Management
- Food Processing
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Supervising Experience
About Company
GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.
