Production Group Leader - Paint

KIA Motors Group; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KIA Motors Group in West Point, GA seeks a Group Leader to train and lead team members on assigned projects and manage daily production activities, ensuring adherence to work standards and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, strong communication, and solid proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration to meet targets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years in related area of position.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Teamwork oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to those able to perform essential duties of the job.

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.
• 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

Supervisory

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

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The Group Leader will train and lead team members on assigned projects and manage daily production activities, as well as, providing team members with work standards.

Essential Duties and 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. Implement problem-solving processes
• 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

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED along with two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years in related area of position.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, effective follow-up, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Knowledge of shop process and tool technology preferred.
• Production supervision and management skills.