Conveyance 1 Group Leader

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA in Madison, Alabama is seeking a Group Leader to support the Conveyance team and ensure efficient material flow across the plant in a JIT/Kanban setting. The role focuses on designing practical routes to support 30-minute delivery and zero downtime for material shortages.

You will lead hourly staff, drive safety, train tugger and lift operators, and partner with automation vendors to meet specifications while targeting cost savings and KPI attainment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment safely.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Personal computer and software skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication and development of skills.
• Manage time and attendance and coach to improve attendance and turnover.
• Provide training on tugger and lift operations for the Conveyance team.
• Design material flow and support Kanban sequencing to meet 30-minute delivery targets.
• Collaborate with automation vendors and support cost-saving objectives.
• Prepare department KPIs and monitor performance to budget.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PIT equipment

Reading instructions

PC skills

Job description

Summary/Objective:

The role of the Group Leader is expected to support the Conveyance team members by providing a positive work environment for team members and ensuring efficient material flow throughout the entire plant. The Group Leader uses a combination of people leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving skills, flow analysis tools and industry experience to evaluate material delivery to the line side in a JIT/Kanban sequencing process. The Group Leader will aid the department manager in designing practical routes that support 30-minute frequency delivery. The position will ensure these solutions are prepared for proper execution and final installation that results in zero downtime for lack of material.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Leads and directs activities of hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication, development of skills, resolution of concerns, and efficiency of performance.
• Manages team members time and attendance and performs coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
• Provides training & development to Conveyance team members in the areas of safe tugger and lift operations as required to sharpen the team’s performance skills presently and in the future.
• Supports production to evaluate customer needs by reviewing their current processes and material flow.
• Conducts surveys to gather hard data. Areas of focus may include process time studies, physical space measurements, equipment identification and documentation, etc.
• Utilizes industry experience to design material handling and delivery systems, specifying equipment and generating space design layouts.
• Evaluates automated delivery solutions to provide a more efficient material flow.
• Generates and supports A3 and Kaizen activity for improvements within the Conveyance department.
• Aids in project management for cart and tugger design.
• Works closely with automation vendors to verify solutions that meet specification requirements to meet cost savings objectives.
• Creates and designs material flow that supports mixed loading design using Kanban.
• Ensures systems meet all applicable company and engineering standards, policies or details.
• Prepares department KPI’s and monitor department performance to budget.
• Regular attendance is required,
• Rotating shifts and overtime as needed is required.

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment safely.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Personal computer and software skills.

Preferred Qualifications, education, and Experience:

• Working knowledge of plant logistics and inventory control/ flow processes.
• 2- 3 years of production experience.

Environment :

• Work is conducted in an automotive industrial plant setting.
• Frequent movement throughout an industrial plant environment being exposed to high noise levels and equipment normally used in stamping / welding/ E-coat environments.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing on the plant floor.
• Ability to step on and off of PIT equipment regularly.
• Must be able to traverse the entire facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 33 pounds at times.

EEO Statement:

YKTA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, and/or other legally protected status.