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ICONMA, LLC is hiring a Group Leader. The Group Leader will lead production, quality, or global supply chain teams at an automotive manufacturing plant in Lockport, NY, driving operational excellence through managing daily operations, improving processes, and fostering teamwork and collaboration while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and environmental standards.
Key focus areas include Lead teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes, Oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem‑solving, and Built‑in‑Quality initiatives, and Apply independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems focusing on safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environment.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 2+ Years Managerial Experience, and Supervising Employees In A Union Environment. Important skills include Operational Excellence, Managing Daily Operations, Developing Business Processes, Improving Business Processes, Fostering Teamwork, and Collaboration.
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Our client, a Automotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Group Leader for their Lockport, NY location. Responsibilities:
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As a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain (GSC), you will be responsible for leading teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. This includes managing daily operations, developing and improving business processes, and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
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Oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and company's Built-in-Quality initiatives.
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Apply independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a strong focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).
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Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required
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Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
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Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations
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Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity
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Selected candidates will gain the chance to develop new skills while contributing to the advancement of manufacturing processes that support the groundbreaking shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns
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Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
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Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making
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Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
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Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
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Must be willing to work rotating shifts
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Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet business demands, including approximately two weekends per month
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Minimum of 2 years managerial experience
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Military background is plus
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Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)
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Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
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Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
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Experience supervising employees in a union environment
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Supply Chain or Quality Experience
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Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives
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Red X & DFSS Certification
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Lean Manufacturing experience
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Knowledge of timekeeping systems
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Automotive Experience.
Why Should You Apply?
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Health Benefits
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Referral Program
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Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
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