Production Coordinator

Gestamp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking a 2nd Shift Assembly Group Leader to drive safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee morale across the shift. You will plan labor, meet production schedules and ensure on-time shipments while coaching team members and implementing Lean methods.

You will collaborate with support teams to resolve safety and quality issues and continuously improve processes. Previous automotive supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Science or Engineering or Business.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing organization. Automotive experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale in the area of assignment.
• Plan and adjust labor to meet production schedules and on-time shipments.
• Coach, mentor, train and develop team leaders and associates; address concerns.
• Lead problem-solving with safety, quality, and production teams to meet goals.
• Analyze operational data to improve processes and procedures; maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Grow leadership capabilities; step up to lead during the Assembly manager’s absence.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and support annual operating plan.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Business

Job description

2nd Shift Assembly Group Leader

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the team to achieve customer satisfaction and demonstrate Gestamp core values to achieve Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost & Employee Morale objectives of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Safety of the team members, Quality of the products manufactured, managing Productivity, Cost (SQDC) and Employee Morale in the area of assignment.
• Planning & adjusting labor and achieving production schedule to make shipments on time.
• Coaching, mentoring, training and developing team leaders and team members. Understanding and resolving team member concerns.
• Responsible for coaching and counseling of associates when necessary.
• Work with support functions to effectively solve Safety, Quality & Production problems and make improvements to achieve the budgeted goals.
• Collecting, analyzing, reporting operational data. Understanding work flow, balancing, and efficiency and using data to continuously improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates.
• Continue to learn & grow and be willing take on additional responsibilities. Step up to lead the department in the absence of the Assembly manager.
• Implementation of Lean manufacturing principles and methods.
• Supports and contributes to the Annual Operating Plan regarding performance and cost expectations
• Seek to reduce safety risks, with support from the safety team
• Know the health, safety and environmental procedures in your area and make sure apply
• Report accidents and incidents in your area
• Other duties as assigned by Operations Management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor or Associate’s degree in Science or Engineering or Business.
3 to 5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing organization. Automotive experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good Leadership, Coaching, Managing Processes & Process Improvement skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations, make sound decisions and tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.