Production Group Leader - Paint - 2nd shift

Kia Corp.; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Production Group Leader for the Paint department on the 2nd shift in West Point, GA. You will train and lead team members, manage daily production activities, and uphold work standards to drive quality and efficiency.

Leading multiple team leaders, you will monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity while ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to motivate the team and achieve budget targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years in a related area.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, follow-up, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who can perform essential duties.

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.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SAP

Job description

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Production Group Leader - Paint - 2nd shift

Company: Kia Georgia, Inc.

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location

West Point, GA, US, 31833

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.