Bilingual/spanish Production Group Leader

3 weeks ago

Zeeland, United States Gentex Corporation Full time

Advance the automotive market and advance your career at Gentex Join a collaborative culture devoted to innovation, cooperation, and continuous improvement. Your ideas are not just heard, they are celebrated Explore Gentex today

POSITION OVERVIEW

Must be fluent in Spanish and English

The purpose of the Production Group Leader I position is to develop work teams dedicated to producing high-quality products, meeting production requirements, and practicing continuous improvement. This role is responsible for managing the business of the assigned manufacturing area with regards to people, safety, quality, delivery and cost.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Promote physical, emotional, and professional safety of all team members. Provide resources and remove barriers allowing teams to be effective.
- Lead and manage a team of direct reports including recordkeeping, time-tracking, training/development and managing performance.
- Communicate the company’s policies and objectives and interface between the employees and the company.
- Emphasize, demonstrate and coach commitment to continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices utilizing 5S, 8 Forms of Waste, etc.
- Demonstrate technical knowledge of current and new equipment and/or processes in order to support their development and optimization.
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams regarding the concentration and execution of corrective actions by identifying the root cause (5 Why’s, 8D’s).
- Ownership and communication of departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Create a positive working environment, which eliminates fear and intimidation and fosters team growth and professionalism.
- Interface with other departments on the production groups’ behalf to ensure that company quality standards and customer requirements are met.
- Plan production to meet customer demands while maintaining a high level of product quality required by the customer.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and processes.
- Handle disciplinary actions of team members according to company policy and with the assistance of Human Resources.
- Develop working knowledge of all workstations within the manufacturing area.
- Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Employee relations - Understands and demonstrates knowledge of company rules, principles, and best practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
- Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Building teams - Works with staff to strengthen the team. Leads by example. Goes beyond the expected to ensure the success of all involved.
- Mentors and coaches - Provides timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Invites the tough conversations.
- Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
- Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
- Diagnostic Information gathering - Identifying the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information.
- Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
- Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

WHAT TO BRING
- 2 - 4-year degree in a related field and/or equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven leadership experience.

WHAT WILL HELP
- Management experience preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Assistance
- Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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