Logistics Group Leader

Summary of Position:

Coordinate Logistics department activities within the facility with direction from the Logistics Manager. Assists in setting up standards of performance, measures progress, sets up and controls work flow and determine personnel needs based on production schedules and with the assistance of the Logistics Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Accountable for the daily output of production for the logistics department
• Assist with directing and coordinating production, processing and distribution within the logistics department
• Assist with coordinating production activities within the facility to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished
• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, and work procedures; review with Logistics Manager as needed
• Work with Logistics Manager in setting and monitoring product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality
• Assist in production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production problems

• Monitor production flow and logistics operations and be able to track parts, recognize defects, and manage scrap activities
• Material handling functions as required
• Perform layered audit and quality checks
• Follow and work with processes and procedures associated with the logistics area
• Performs any variety of operations within the group to maintain flow of work

• Support and maintain environmental, health, and safety programs
• Demonstrate equipment operations, work, and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers for training
• Observe work and other indicators to ensure Team Members conform to production or processing standards
• Manage the workflow of Team Members, create team schedules and delegate tasks to meet production goals
• Assess attendance and work performance of team members, and identify and address areas that need improvement
• Confer and motivate Team Members and Team Leads to coordinate department operations and activities
• Provides development and positive leadership to Team Members through coaching, counseling, and discipline
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Experience

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a Lead role; preferably in a logistics environment
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Automotive seating manufacturing experience a plus, but not required

Education

Skills:

• Must have strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Office preferred
• Must have proven leadership skills and experience
• Must have strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Must have excellent multitasking and organizational skills
• Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve and prioritize issues in a fast paced, changing environment
• Must be proficient skills in math, reading and writing
• Broad knowledge of OSHA and workplace health and safety programs
• Must be able to spot visual defects and assist in making quality decisions
• Capable of operating Powered Industrial Trucks and pallet jacks

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• regularly required to talk and hear
• frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist
• regularly required to walk throughout the shift
• regularly required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• required to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• required to use close vision and be able to focus
• ability to work fixed or rotating schedule, extended hours, overtime and/or weekends as required
• ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed

The employee generally works in warehouse and indoor office environments but occasionally works out of doors, in all types of weather and on uneven terrain.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. All employment decisions at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.