Group Leader Trainee - Materials (2nd Shift)

Group Leader Trainee - 2nd Shift

Material Management Department

Position Summary:

The SIA Materials Group Leader is SIA’s first level of supervisory authority; they will be their team’s coach and are responsible for teams’ achieving the Company’s objectives for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team harmony. Through open communication, the Group Leader is responsible for the performance of their team and team members and is entrusted with the authority to secure compliance with their directives.  

Outline of Duties:

• Demonstrates a positive role model for all Associates to promote each Team Member’s success.
• Maintains familiarity with all job duties and skill levels of all Team Members and monitors events that may affect Team performance.
• Responsible for the assessment and development of each Team Member’s performance.
• Understands, teaches, and promotes the SIA Production System to all Team leaders and Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and procedures and take appropriate corrective actions, if necessary.
• Aligns leadership styles to that of SIA’s Principles and values.
• Plans, monitors, and leads activities according to Plant and Section goals related to Safety, Quality, and productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate/Associate Degree in Organizational Leadership or related field.
• 4+ years Supervisory/Leadership experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold self and others accountable.
• Demonstrate behaviors which require initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to treat others with Dignity and Respect.
• Ability to give presentations to officers of the company.
• Ability to lead Kaizen/Continuous improvement activities.
• Must be willing to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

Desired Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Organizational Leadership or related field.
• Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Environment.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.