Production Group Leader

Metalsa Career Site
Hopkinsville, KY

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.

What does a day-in-the-life look like?

  • Coordinate and oversee rotation of production activities in the press area to ensure customer needs are met.
  • Monitor standardized work is being followed.
  • Establish production standards and monitor individual tech performance to ensure area goals are met.
  • Plan ahead changeovers to minimize disruption of production.
  • Work as a liaison between Press Tech’s and Tooling Tech’s to minimize downtime.
  • Prepare and present presentations to large and small groups.
  • Conduct effective evaluations and monitor the skill level of the press room Product Techs
  • Conduct training for Teammates.
  • Gathering of information and auditing of daily reports
  • Additional responsibilities as required – this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.

What does success look like?

  • Proactively improve safety in the plant to achieve plant goal of zero accidents.
  • Work with maintenance to ensure all equipment has proper P.M. and is safe to operate.
  • Enforce all area and plant safety procedures.
  • Work closely with the quality area to create and maintain systems that ensure quality products.
  • Communicate all potential quality concerns.
  • Enforce all area and plant quality procedures.
  • Maintain all customer and TS requirements.

What will you bring: Academic & Experience

  • High school degree / diploma
  • 2 years of post-high school education or combination of education and manufacturing experience
  • Experience with automated manufacturing, stamping equipment, and press tooling. 
  • Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience

Suggested Skills

  • Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
  • Knowledge of Processing systems
  • Basic Financing Concepts
  • Lean Manufacturing (TPS)
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Human Development Management
  • Cross functional leadership
  • Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
  • Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)
  • Logistics

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.

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