Group Leader - Final Repair

Job DescriptionJob Summary:As a Production Group Leader you are responsible to implement and execute the established business plan for an area of the production operations and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Possess the ability to deal with complex problems.Responsibilities:- Participates in the training, developing and evaluating of hourly team members.- Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment.- Participates in the development of highly effective teams.- Leads Global Manufacturing Systems(GMS) processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas.- Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements.- Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues.- Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union and management.- Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between company and the United Auto Workers Union.- Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues.- Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives for ergonomics, health and safety and housekeeping.- Motivates, trains and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods.- Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training).- Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements.- Coach, teach, counsel and mentor Group Leaders in these responsibilities.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .   To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .Skills and Requirements- HS Diploma- 2-3 years of mechanic/repair experience- 3-5 of years in automotive manufacturing (Body Shop + Paint Shop + Material + Final + Trim/Chassis)- Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict- Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)- Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts - Experience in auto dealership or mechanic shop nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].