Group Leader (Prod. Supervisor) 2nd Shift

Newton, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Role Overview
We are seeking a Production Area Leader / Value Stream Leader to drive operational excellence across their area of responsibility. This role is accountable for delivering KPI performance business strategy and people strategy while leading Team Leaders and driving a strong culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong floor presence technical understanding and the ability to coach influence and execute in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver KPI targets aligned with business and people strategy.
- Ensure standardization across policies procedures and standard work.
- Lead and coach Team Leaders setting and reinforcing cultural standards.
- Maintain a strong physical presence on the production floor to address safety quality delivery and productivity issues.
- Execute leadership standard work audits and checklists.
- Drive effective communication escalation and alignment across teams and functions.
- Review production priorities and ensure strong execution of startup and PVD board meetings.
- Ensure TPM autonomous maintenance and preventive maintenance are completed.
- Gather analyze and validate production and LTA data across the value stream.
- Manage employee performance attendance training hours and development plans.
- Plan workforce schedules overtime vacations LOAs and holidays.
- Expedite production prototype and PPAP components as required.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events 5-Why and Practical Problem-Solving.
- Ensure process control documentation is correctly utilized and maintained.
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes within trained skillsets and policies.
- Support corrective actions related to internal issues and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 environmental health and safety standards.
- Create and maintain a strategic master plan to successfully deliver KPI results.
Qualitifications & Skills
Required:
- 25 years of manufacturing experience in assembly or machining environments.
- Experience working in ISO 14001 OSHA 18001 and IATF 16949 environments.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and timekeeping systems.
- Strong analytical prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Excellent people leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits starting from the first month of employment including:
  - Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
  - Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  - Short- and Long-Term Disability
  - Pre-tax Savings and Spending Accounts (HSA & FSA)
  - Voluntary Benefit Programs
  - 401(k) with Employer Match
- Career growth opportunities within a global automotive leader
- A culture driven by innovation accountability and continuous improvement

Required Experience:

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DescriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking a Production Area Leader / Value Stream Leader to drive operational excellence across their area of responsibility. This role is accountable for delivering KPI performance business strategy and people strategy while leading Team Leaders and driving a strong cul...

Description

Role Overview
We are seeking a Production Area Leader / Value Stream Leader to drive operational excellence across their area of responsibility. This role is accountable for delivering KPI performance business strategy and people strategy while leading Team Leaders and driving a strong culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong floor presence technical understanding and the ability to coach influence and execute in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver KPI targets aligned with business and people strategy.
- Ensure standardization across policies procedures and standard work.
- Lead and coach Team Leaders setting and reinforcing cultural standards.
- Maintain a strong physical presence on the production floor to address safety quality delivery and productivity issues.
- Execute leadership standard work audits and checklists.
- Drive effective communication escalation and alignment across teams and functions.
- Review production priorities and ensure strong execution of startup and PVD board meetings.
- Ensure TPM autonomous maintenance and preventive maintenance are completed.
- Gather analyze and validate production and LTA data across the value stream.
- Manage employee performance attendance training hours and development plans.
- Plan workforce schedules overtime vacations LOAs and holidays.
- Expedite production prototype and PPAP components as required.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events 5-Why and Practical Problem-Solving.
- Ensure process control documentation is correctly utilized and maintained.
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes within trained skillsets and policies.
- Support corrective actions related to internal issues and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 environmental health and safety standards.
- Create and maintain a strategic master plan to successfully deliver KPI results.
Qualitifications & Skills
Required:
- 25 years of manufacturing experience in assembly or machining environments.
- Experience working in ISO 14001 OSHA 18001 and IATF 16949 environments.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and timekeeping systems.
- Strong analytical prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Excellent people leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits starting from the first month of employment including:
  - Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
  - Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  - Short- and Long-Term Disability
  - Pre-tax Savings and Spending Accounts (HSA & FSA)
  - Voluntary Benefit Programs
  - 401(k) with Employer Match
- Career growth opportunities within a global automotive leader
- A culture driven by innovation accountability and continuous improvement