Job Title: Inspection Group Leader
Department: US Quality Assurance Team
Shift: Nights 545pm-6am or Days 545am-6pm, 2-2-3 fixed schedule (Shift placement will be based on position availability)
Direct Report: Inspection Unit Manager
Type: Exempt; Full-time

About the Inspection Group Leader position

We are looking for a Group Leader to assign and manage work assignments, track attendance, administer policies, assist with corrective action, check work for quality, and provide input for performance evaluations/management.

You should be highly competent and comprehend complex operations. We also expect you to be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.

Inspection Group Leader responsibilities are:

• Actively supports and drives a Safety Always Culture, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work life
• Provides managerial support and leadership to all assigned personnel
• Manages work assignments, directs tasks, and assists in achieving production objectives
• Monitors employee productivity; provides constructive feedback
• Ensures the proper number of personnel in the shift for normal operation
• Works closely with Engineers to develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process
• Utilizes techniques to identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods
• Understands and executes all HR policies and procedures consistently to include time keeping, discipline, and performance management
• Complies and promotes EHS programs, policies, and procedures in a proactive way
• Develops the skills of assigned personnel through coaching, training, and correcting sub-standard performance
• Ensures open lines of internal communication throughout the department, between shifts, with Line Leaders, and all appropriate support personnel
• Communicates regularly with personnel from other manufacturing units and quality groups
• Use key performance indicators (KPI’s) as a method of continuous improvement
• Compiles and analyzes data; reports desired information to engineers and management
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Inspection Group Leader requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) high school diploma or GED
• (Preferred) engineering/ technical (chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.) degree or business degree

Experience:

• (Preferred) relevant experience
• (Preferred) previous leadership experience in the manufacturing industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to shift between active production floor support and completing administrative tasks in an office setting
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to lift and move finished tires weighing up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.