Area Leader / Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Full-time - Mid Level

Bowling Green, KY

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Area Leader is responsible for overseeing the safety, development, and supervision of team members in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with quality standards, productivity, and health and safety protocols while promoting continuous improvement and effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a manufacturing team to meet World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Standards.
• Conduct daily pre-shift inspections and weekly unplanned audits.
• Make visual inspections of emergency evacuation routes and address safety concerns immediately.
• Complete accident investigations within 24 hours of an incident, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct weekly safety talks during pre-shift meetings and maintain training rosters.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate team activities to meet production and quality standards.
• Establish effective communication with other departments and conduct business professionally.
• Plan and direct the utilization of equipment and manpower for effective results.
• Supervise team members according to the Employee Charter and BGM Team Member Handbook policies.
• Promote continuous improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Act on behalf of the Department Leader in their absence and assume Team Leader responsibilities when needed.
• Attend to accidents and injuries, initiating investigations and ensuring procedure implementation.
• Supervise Team Leaders to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Implement corrective discipline procedures and encourage professional development among team members.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and feedback through one-on-one sessions and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and operational procedures.
• Participate in Lean activities such as 5S, Kanban, and Standardized work.
• Track and enhance department KPIs and promote good housekeeping practices.
• Perform other duties as required, including filling in for operators when necessary.
• Promote and follow the Andon Procedure, documenting issues and supporting escalation processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Post-secondary education preferred or related experience.
• Previous leadership role experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria and fully stocked breakrooms
• Annual summer cookout
• Annual Christmas Party
• Onsite Nurses