Production Group Leader

Hankook Tire Co.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hankook Tire Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Group Leader to oversee production operations on nights or days, ensuring quality and profitability. You will monitor staff, assign work, track attendance, enforce policies, and drive performance evaluations.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to optimize day-to-day activities, and cost-conscious decision making. A high school diploma is required; engineering/technical or business degree is preferred, with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Engineering/technical or business degree preferred.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent English written and spoken skills required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports and drives a Safety Always Culture and 5S in daily work life.
• Monitors team PPE compliance and productivity.
• Provides managerial leadership and assigns tasks to achieve goals.
• Directs work assignments and helps achieve Quality and Production targets.
• Performs monthly attendance audits and enforces HR policies.
• Collaborates with engineers to standardize work procedures and reduce waste.
• Reports KPIs and data to engineers and management.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Quality control

Production planning

Team supervision

Communication

HR policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering/technical degree

Business degree

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Group Leader
Department: TP)Manufacturing Team
Shift: Nights 545pm-6am or Days 545am-6pm, 2-2-3 fixed schedule (Shift placement will be based on position availability)
Direct Report: Manufacturing Unit ManagerType: Exempt; Full-time

About the Manufacturing Group Leader position

We are looking for a Group Leader who will monitor our production operations and ensure that they deliver maximum quality in a profitable manner. Your duties will include monitoring employees, assign and manage work assignments, track attendance, administer policies, assist with corrective action, check work for quality, and conduct performance evaluations.

You should be highly competent and comprehend complex operations. We also expect you to be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.

Group Leader responsibilities are:

• Actively supports and drives a “Safety Always Culture”, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work life
• Continuously monitors their team for PPE compliance
• Provides managerial support and leadership to all assigned personnel
• Manages work assignments, directs tasks, and assists in achieving Quality and Production goals
• Monitors employee productivity; performs employee evaluations on time and accurately
• Ensures the proper number of personnel on the shift for normal operation
• Works closely with Engineers to develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process
• Utilizes techniques to identify/eliminate waste while developing and implementing the new process/methods.
• Understands and executes all HR policies and procedures consistently
• Performs monthly attendance audits
• Complies and promotes EHS programs, policies, and procedures in a proactive way
• Develops the skills of assigned personnel through coaching, training, and correcting substandard performance
• Completes/verifies all OJT’s and LMS are completed on time
• Ensures open lines of internal communication throughout the department, between shifts, with Line Leaders, and all appropriate support personnel
• Communicates regularly with personnel from other manufacturing units and quality groups
• Use key performance indicators (KPI’s) as a method of continuous improvement
• Compiles and analyzes data; reports desired information to engineers and management
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Group Leader requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) high school diploma or GED
• (Preferred) engineering/ technical (chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.) degree or business degree

Experience:

• (Preferred) previous relevant experience
• (Preferred) previous leadership experience in the manufacturing industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Mechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Applied understanding of predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance methodologies
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.