Production Group Leader

Metalsa; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry. In this role, you will oversee production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will play a crucial part in training and evaluating team members, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to a zero-accident goal. With a strong commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays

Excellent Benefits Plan

Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance

Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

401(k) Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, with additional education or experience preferred.
• Experience in automated manufacturing and stamping equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities to meet customer needs and minimize downtime.
• Conduct training and evaluations for team members in the press area.

Skills

Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite

Lean Manufacturing (TPS)

Quality Management Systems

Cross functional leadership

Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals

Education

High school degree / diploma

2 years of post-high school education or combination of education and manufacturing experience

Tools

Automated manufacturing equipment

Stamping equipment

Press tooling

Job description

About Metalsa:We are a global company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visitmetalsa.com

Metalsa’s Mission:To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa’s Vision:To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

What does a day-in-the-life look like?

• Coordinate and oversee rotation of production activities in the press area to ensure customer needs are met.
• Monitor standardized work is being followed.
• Establish production standards and monitor individual tech performance to ensure area goals are met.
• Plan ahead changeovers to minimize disruption of production.
• Work as a liaison between Press Tech’s and Tooling Tech’s to minimize downtime.
• Prepare and present presentations to large and small groups.
• Conduct effective evaluations and monitor the skill level of the press room Product Techs
• Conduct training for Teammates.
• Gathering of information and auditing of daily reports
• Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

What does success look like?

• Proactively improve safety in the plant to achieve plant goal of zero accidents.
• Work with maintenance to ensure all equipment has proper p.m. and is safe to operate.
• Enforce all area and plant safety procedures.
• Work closely with the quality area to create and maintain systems that ensure quality products.
• Communicate all potential quality concerns.
• Enforce all area and plant quality procedures.
• Maintain all customer and TS requirements.

What you will bring: Academic & Experience

• High school degree / diploma
• 2 years of post-high school education or combination of education and manufacturing experience
• Experience with automated manufacturing, stamping equipment, and press tooling.
• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying a practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience

Suggested Skills

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Knowledge of Processing systems
• Basic Financing Concepts
• Lean Manufacturing (TPS)
• Quality Management Systems
• Human Development Management
• Cross functional leadership
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)
• Logistics

What is in it for YOU?

As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!

• Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits Plan!
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

EEOC Statement:We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.