Manufacturing General & Engineering,Group Leader

Kelly Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Manufacturing General & Engineering Group Leader 2 in Lansing, MI. The role focuses on efficient use of personnel, materials, and equipment, training hourly staff, and building high-performing teams.

You will lead Lean/GMS processes, support launches, and drive cost and quality objectives while adhering to safety and housekeeping standards. The position requires 1–2 years in manufacturing, leadership experience, and familiarity with union agreements; performance metrics

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with a union environment is nice to have.
• Previous leadership experience is nice to have.
• Report outs to upper leadership required.
• Meet metrics/goal setting is essential.
• Problem solving skills are very important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel, materials, and equipment to meet production goals.
• Train, develop, and evaluate hourly team members.
• Lead Lean/Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes and support launches/pilots.
• Ensure safety, ergonomics, quality, and housekeeping standards are followed.
• Maintain relationships with employees, union, and management; adhere to National/Local Union agreements.
• Drive productivity improvements and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Manufacturing General & Engineering,Group Leader 2 to work at a premier client in Lansing, Michigan, 48917

Job Details:

Job Duration: 12 Months

Shift: 1st Shift: 06:00 - 15:00

Shift: 2nd Shift: 14:00 - 23:00

Shift: 3rd Shift: 22:00 – 07:00

Position Overview:

As a Production Group Leader, you are responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment. Participates in training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members. Participates in the development of highly effective teams. Leads Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) 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 Organization 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.

EXPERTISE

• Understands and follows established processes in their area and knows how to use systems and technologies to accomplish work assignments. Typically has practical working experience in all processes within their area.
• Provides instructions to direct reports on course of action and serves as a resource for them on standardized work, quality standards and processes within the area, as well as relevant company policies and procedures.
• Works under moderate level of supervision. Collaborates effectively with more senior members of the team, seeking guidance and absorbing knowledge to address and solve issues.

COMPLEXITY

• Carries out designated routine tasks, ensuring timely completion. Errors in decision-making or failure to achieve desired outcomes may result in schedule delays. Consistently meets unit targets as scheduled.
• Offers direct supervision to a unit or team of employees. Addresses and resolves any issues faced by team members, proactively mitigates conflicts to prevent escalation, and assigns tasks while closely monitoring progress at regular intervals.
• Proactively anticipates needs of the areas managed, by consistently training and rotating team members to ensure that there is no disruption in the execution of work.
• Engages in daily interactions with subordinates and/or peers from other functional groups. These interactions typically involve the exchange or presentation of information.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

• Handles a range of moderate scope problems that are frequently routine but may vary, requiring analysis of various factors. Utilizes judgment within established procedures and practices to determine the most suitable course of action. Follows through on difficult situations and is expected to see through resolution.
• Proposes new initiatives and leads the delivery of solutions, driving cross team efforts. Recommends opportunities for process improvement to leadership & proactively anticipates needs within own area.
• Builds relationships with team members and provides resources to them when needed. Ensures that the team managed is set up for success and approaches resolution to conflict equitably and objectively.
• Employee’s impact is typically within their immediate work area and occasionally across their function.

Education:

Education Requirement: High School Diploma

Years of experience: 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing environment

Previous experience working with a union environment – nice to have

Previous leadership experience – nice to have

Report outs to upper leadership

Meet metrics/goal setting

Problem solving skills – very important to have

Soft skills :

Being able to lead a team and being a leader rather than a boss, being able to get the job done, knowing how to speak respectfully to people

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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