Production Group Leader - Paint - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Kia; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia is seeking a Group Leader at its West Point, GA manufacturing facility to train and lead team members on assigned projects and oversee daily production activities. You will set work standards and drive continuous improvement across shifts to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership with experience in a manufacturing setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate teams while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

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.
• Proven communication skills in writing and orally.

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 using 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

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SAP

Job description

General Summary

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.