Paint Production Group Lead – 2nd Shift

Kia Corp.; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Production Group Leader for the Paint department on the 2nd shift in West Point, GA. You will train and lead team members, manage daily production activities, and uphold work standards to drive quality and efficiency.

Leading multiple team leaders, you will monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity while ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to motivate the team and achieve budget targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years in a related area.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, follow-up, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who can perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Safety, Quality, Cost and Productivity with daily improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with TS/16949 and ISO14000 implementation goals.
• Direct multiple team leaders and their respective zones.
• Perform line input and other administrative tasks as required.
• Prevent defects from passing to the next work process driving first-time quality in station.
• Motivate, train, and develop Team Leader/Members to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standard methods and procedures.
• Ensure Team Members perform their job responsibilities and empower them to continuously improve their work by managing and eliminating constraints.
• Create a positive environment in production for all team members.
• Responsible for meeting budget requirements and initiate cost improvements.
• Work across departmental and cultural lines to achieve targets and success.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SAP

Job description

Kia Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Production Group Leader for the Paint department on the 2nd shift in West Point, GA. You will train and lead team members, manage daily production activities, and uphold work standards to drive quality and efficiency.

Leading multiple team leaders, you will monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity while ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to motivate the team and achieve budget targets.