Kforce's client, a Detroit MI-based automotive manufacturer who brings engineering, technology, and design together to create innovative vehicles, energy solutions, and in-vehicle services, is seeking a Group Leader. As a Production Group Leader, you are responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment.
Responsibilities:
Participates in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members
Participates in the development of highly effective teams
Leads processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas
Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements
Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues
Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union and management
Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues
Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping
Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training)
Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements
Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS:
3-5 of years of experience in manufacturing
2-3 years of Mechanic experience
Preferred experience in auto dealership or mechanic shop
Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict
Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
