2nd Shift Automotive Group Leader

We have an open 2nd Shift Automotive Group Lead position and are looking for someone to join our company and oversee the Tool Room. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes, the efficient operation of the tool room, and tools ready to meet daily projection schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the tool room and ensure smooth operations
• Train and guide personnel in the proper use of the tool room equipment
• Work closely with the TCM to maintain adequate inventory levels
• Facilitate meetings to ensure a seamless transition between shifts
• Manage department schedules to ensure ample staffing for production support
• Oversee material flow in and out of the regrinding area and maintain inventory records in the ERP system
• Provide retraining for team members as required
• Assist in communicating critical tool supply updates to the internal team
• Ensure compliance with internal and customer-specific procedures and processes
• Maintain high standards of safety and good housekeeping within the tool room
• Make decisions within established standards and procedures

Requirements

• Experience working in automotive manufacturing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficient in MS Office Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures and ability to understand and create process instruction sheets
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with engineers, team members, suppliers, and our customer
• Able to manage union personnel following communication guidelines and procedures
• Comply with all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment
• Successfully pass the required pre-employment background check and drug screen

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits on your 1st day of employment
• 401K with match after one year of employment
• Eligibility to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) program after one year of employment