Job Description
Job Summary:
A large OEM in Lockport, NY is looking for a Group Leader (Manufacturing) to be responsible for leading hourly teams in a manufacturing environment to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality production operations. This role supports Production, Quality, or Supply Chain functions and requires hands on leadership in a fast paced, union manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations, adjusting plans as needed
• Drive performance across Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE)
• Supervise and develop hourly employees; manage performance, accountability, and conflict resolution
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Oversee problem solving, quality inspections, and built in quality initiatives
• Support continuous improvement, standardized work, and process discipline
• Manage change and ambiguity in a high volume, fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, policies, and PPE requirements
• Work rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and weekends as required
Compensation starting at: $35/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
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Required Skills & Experience
• 2+ years of people leadership or managerial experience
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, make decisions, and manage priorities
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Basic computer skills (email, Word, data entry/typing)
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and frequent weekends
• Ability to work in a loud, non climate controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs periodically
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Automotive or manufacturing experience
• Experience supervising in a union environment
• Background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CIP), or TIP
• Experience supporting Quality, Supply Chain, or Production functions
• Built In Quality initiatives or DFSS / Red X certification
• Knowledge of timekeeping systems
• Military leadership experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.