Group Leader Trainee - Materials (2nd Shift)

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc is looking for a Group Leader Trainee to oversee team performance, achieve safety and quality objectives, and lead continuous improvement activities. Successful candidates will have supervisory experience and must be able to work any shift.

The ideal candidate should possess a Certificate or Associate Degree in Organizational Leadership and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a company committed to workforce diversity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to treat others with dignity and respect.
• Must be willing to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

Responsibilities

• Coach team members to achieve company objectives.
• Assess and develop team member performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Supervisory/Leadership experience

Problem solving ability

Ability to lead and motivate

Initiative and self-motivation

Presentation skills

Kaizen/Continuous improvement

Education

Certificate/Associate Degree in Organizational Leadership

BS Degree in Organizational Leadership

Job description

Group Leader Trainee - Materials (2nd Shift)

The SIA Materials Group Leader is SIA’s first level of supervisory authority; they will be their team’s coach and are responsible for teams’ achieving the Company’s objectives for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team harmony. Through open communication, the Group Leader is responsible for the performance of their team and team members and is entrusted with the authority to secure compliance with their directives.

Outline of Duties:

• Demonstrates a positive role model for all Associates to promote each Team Member’s success.
• Maintains familiarity with all job duties and skill levels of all Team Members and monitors events that may affect Team performance.
• Responsible for the assessment and development of each Team Member’s performance.
• Understands, teaches, and promotes the SIA Production System to all Team leaders and Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and procedures and take appropriate corrective actions, if necessary.
• Aligns leadership styles to that of SIA’s Principles and values.
• Plans, monitors, and leads activities according to Plant and Section goals related to Safety, Quality, and productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate/Associate Degree in Organizational Leadership or related field.
• 4+ years Supervisory/Leadership experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold self and others accountable.
• Demonstrate behaviors which require initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to treat others with Dignity and Respect.
• Ability to give presentations to officers of the company.
• Ability to lead Kaizen/Continuous improvement activities.
• Must be willing to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

Desired Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Organizational Leadership or related field.
• Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Environment.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.