Production Group Leader I - 2nd shift

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, Michigan, is seeking a Production Group Leader I to develop work teams dedicated to producing high-quality products and meeting production needs. This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost while driving continuous improvement.

The position requires proven leadership, manufacturing experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, plan production to meet customer demand, and mentor team members in lean practices.

Qualifications

• 2-4 year degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and remove barriers to enable teams to be effective.
• Lead and manage a team of direct reports including time-tracking, training, and performance.
• Communicate policies and objectives; interface between employees and company.
• Coach continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices (5S, waste reduction).
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and processes to support development and optimization.
• Lead/c participate in cross-functional teams to identify root causes (5 Why’s, 8D’s) for corrective actions.
• Own and report departmental KPIs to leadership.
• Create a positive working environment that promotes growth and professionalism.
• Interface with other departments to meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Plan production to meet customer demand while ensuring high product quality.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for manufacturing readiness of new products.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Production Group Leader I position is to develop work teams dedicated to producing high-quality products, meeting production requirements, and practicing continuous improvement. This role is responsible for managing the business of the assigned manufacturing area with regards to people, safety, quality, delivery and cost.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Promote physical, emotional, and professional safety of all team members. Provide resources and remove barriers allowing teams to be effective.
• Lead and manage a team of direct reports including recordkeeping, time-tracking, training/development and managing performance.
• Communicate the company’s policies and objectives and interface between the employees and the company.
• Emphasize, demonstrate and coach commitment to continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices utilizing 5S, 8 Forms of Waste, etc.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of current and new equipment and/or processes in order to support their development and optimization.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams regarding the concentration and execution of corrective actions by identifying the root cause (5 Why’s, 8D’s).
• Ownership and communication of departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Create a positive working environment, which eliminates fear and intimidation and fosters team growth and professionalism.
• Interface with other departments on the production groups’ behalf to ensure that company quality standards and customer requirements are met.
• Plan production to meet customer demands while maintaining a high level of product quality required by the customer.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and processes.
• Handle disciplinary actions of team members according to company policy and with the assistance of Human Resources.
• Develop working knowledge of all workstations within the manufacturing area.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Employee relations - Understands and demonstrates knowledge of company rules, principles, and best practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• Building teams - Works with staff to strengthen the team. Leads by example. Goes beyond the expected to ensure the success of all involved.
• Mentors and coaches - Provides timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Invites the tough conversations.
• Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
• Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Diagnostic Information gathering - Identifying the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

WHAT TO BRING

• 2 - 4-year degree in a related field and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Management experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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