Group Leader

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

About Us GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, and stretching ourselves to get better in everything we do. GKN employs 56,000 people in more than 30 countries. GKN Driveline is the market leader in the development and delivery of contemporary and electrified driveline systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s automotive manufacturers. What you’ll do: Ensure customer requirements are met by creating production schedules, manpower planning, coaching the team toward continuous improvement of product quality and production efficiency.Location: On-site at Newton, NC plantReports to: Plant Operations Manager Direct Reports: 50

Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership to employees using the GKN Six promises and cultural standards.Directly coaches employees and maintains a physical presence on the shift.Manage the performance of team employees with the appropriate recognition, feedback and or discipline if necessary.Maintain employee attendance information including vacation schedules, verification of time clock punches and training hours (E11) documentation.Ensure that safety and housekeeping standards are met.Plan for employee training, development, and cross-training.Handle disciplinary problems, disputes, or conflicts effectively.Encourage positive employee engagement by supporting the PVD/EI process.Assist the team, engineering, other Value Streams and management to ensure customer requirements are met.Ensure that safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met.Develop and manage employee work schedule to include vacation requests LOAs, holidays, and overtime.Expedite production, prototype and PPAP components.Ensure that correct process control and associated documentation is utilized.Troubleshoot equipment and processes.Assist in the improvement of departmental layout.Insure conformance to ISO/TS 16949 procedures and work instructions.Assist in corrective actions related to internal customer complaints.Insure efficient upkeep and utilization of equipment and PM.Facilitate routine maintenance.Recommend and implement process improvements.Facilitate team meetings related to quality, cleanliness, safety, productivity and continuous improvement.Effectively communicate updated production schedules at shift change Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma3 years of manufacturing experience3 years of supervisory experience in a people leadership roleProficient in use of computers programs such as E-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, etc . What do we offer?Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus StructureBenefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire. medical, Dental and Vision PlansEmployer Paid Life and AD&D InsurancePre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)Voluntary Benefits- a variety of optionsEmployer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability401(k) Plan with Employer MatchAs a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: careers@gknautomotive.com