Assembly Group Leader 1 (1st Shift)

Metalsa

Hopkinsville (KY)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Metalsa is seeking an on-site lead in Hopkinsville, KY to drive standardized work, safety, and productivity on the assembly line. You will train team members, manage qualifications, and enforce 5S and quality practices daily.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and planning skills, with willingness to work overtime and adapt to shift changes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with Metalsa Operating System: OJT, Team Leader Board, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, Work Instructions, JSA, etc.
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, planning, team orientation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Build a work environment that motivates and engages the team.
Enforce compliance with rules and expected behaviors.
Conduct On-the-Job Training and manage Job Qualification records.
Lead shift start-up meetings and maintain Leader board updates.
Identify waste and propose process improvements (Kaizen).
Audit Standard Work and ensure 5S compliance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for safety and conditions.
Assist in assembly production and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Team orientation

Time management

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 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

Metalsa’s Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa’s Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

Objective: To achieve operations stability on the assembly line by ensuring standardized work is followed to secure safety, quality, and productivity. Lead the on-the-job training process for the shift while maintaining compliance with the department’s Skill Matrix, identify and follow up on abnormalities, and build a positive team environment through productive workflow and accountability.

What does your day look like?

Build a work environment that encourages team motivation and engagement.

Enforce compliance with basic rules and expected behaviors.

Conduct On-the-Job Training and manage the Job Qualification Management process.

Manage and conduct job performance assessments for team members.

Audit Standard Work and ensure Standard Work procedures are accurate and followed.

Ensure 5S compliance.

Lead shift start-up meetings and keep the Team Leader board updated.

Respond to abnormalities, troubleshoot issues, and elevate complex or chronic problems.

Identify waste and propose process improvements (Kaizen).

Conduct and enforce corrective actions based on rules, expected behaviors, and the CBA.

Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do the same; report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and conditions.

Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them; lead initiatives to achieve plant quality and operational objectives.

Understand customer and internal stakeholder needs and work toward meeting and exceeding them.

Maintain the appearance of a world-class facility; actively support full implementation of 5S and keep all areas clean, neat, and properly organized.

Actively engage with Metalsa’s operating principles and continuous improvement practices; participate in formal development planning to build toward future HD leadership roles.

Assist in all aspects related to assembly production as needed.

Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

What will you bring: Academic and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience with the Metalsa Operating System: OJT, Team Leader Board, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, Work Instructions, JSA, etc.
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, planning, team orientation, and presentation skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
Capable of performing in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Discipline and accountability enforcement
Good computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Safety and quality oriented
Prompt and exceptional attendance
Capacity to manage resources and activities in order to obtain results
Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice
Able to work any shift

Preferred

Train the Trainer certification
Basic lean manufacturing (TPS)

Technical Skills

Standardized Work and Work Instructions
5S and workplace organization
Team Leader board management
Poka-Yoke and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Basic lean manufacturing / TPS principles
Metalsa Operating System (MOS) tools and methodologies

Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies

Integrity and Trust
Compassion
Perseverance
Interpersonal Savvy
Conflict management
Planning
Problem Solving
Organizational Agility
Building Effective Teams
Developing direct reports and others

Physical Requirements of the Position

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or touch.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Normal vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to visually focus.

What is in it for YOU?

Paid Time off: 15 days of prorated vacation + paid holidays
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance
Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
Employee perks: Vehicle purchase discount with GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Ford and Toyota

EEOC Statement:We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

About Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.com

Disclaimer:Please note that you are required to provide your Social Security number and date of birth as a part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and will not be visible or accessible until you have been officially hired by Metalsa. Your personal data will be securely protected, and you so late for a legitimate employment purpose. By continuing you, acknowledge and accept these terms.

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