Assembly Group Leader 1 (3rd Shift)

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Metalsa’s Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa’s Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

Objective: To achieve operations stability on the assembly line by ensuring standardized work is followed to secure safety, quality, and productivity. Lead the on-the-job training process for the shift while maintaining compliance with the department’s Skill Matrix, identify and follow up on abnormalities, and build a positive team environment through productive workflow and accountability.

What does your day look like?

• Build a work environment that encourages team motivation and engagement.

• Enforce compliance with basic rules and expected behaviors.

• Conduct On-the-Job Training and manage the Job Qualification Management process.

• Manage and conduct job performance assessments for team members.

• Audit Standard Work and ensure Standard Work procedures are accurate and followed.

• Ensure 5S compliance.

• Lead shift start-up meetings and keep the Team Leader board updated.

• Respond to abnormalities, troubleshoot issues, and escalate complex or chronic problems.

• Identify waste and propose process improvements (Kaizen).

• Conduct and enforce corrective actions based on rules, expected behaviors, and the CBA.

• Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do the same; report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and conditions.

• Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them; lead initiatives to achieve plant quality and operational objectives.

• Understand customer and internal stakeholder needs and work toward meeting and exceeding them.

• Maintain the appearance of a world-class facility; actively support full implementation of 5S and keep all areas clean, neat, and properly organized.

• Actively engage with Metalsa’s operating principles and continuous improvement practices; participate in formal development planning to build toward future HD leadership roles.

• Assist in all aspects related to assembly production as needed.

• Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

What will you bring: Academic and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven Team Leader experience
• Experience with the Metalsa Operating System: OJT, Team Leader Board, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, Work Instructions, JSA, etc.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, planning, team orientation, and presentation skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Capable of performing in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Discipline and accountability enforcement
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Safety and quality oriented
• Prompt and exceptional attendance
• Capacity to manage resources and activities in order to obtain results
• Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice
• Able to work any shift

Preferred

• Train the Trainer certification
• Basic lean manufacturing (TPS)

Technical Skills

• Standardized Work and Work Instructions
• 5S and workplace organization
• Team Leader board management
• Poka-Yoke and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Basic lean manufacturing / TPS principles
• Metalsa Operating System (MOS) tools and methodologies

Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies

• Integrity and Trust • Compassion • Perseverance •Interpersonal Savvy • Conflict management • Planning •Problem Solving • Organizational Agility • Building Effective Teams • Developing direct reports and others

Physical Requirements of the Position

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or touch.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Normal vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to visually focus.

What is in it for YOU? At Metalsa, we offer competitive benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being and career growth.

• Paid Time off: 15 days of prorated vacation + paid holidays

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

• Health Care Support: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities

• Employee perks: Vehicle purchase discount with GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Ford and Toyota

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.