Position Summary

The Materials Group Leader is responsible for supervising team leaders and team members in the Materials area. This positon also supports Materials Sub-contract Company which is responsible for operational component supply. This position must provide strong leadership and management of day – to – day floor operations. The main areas of responsibility include safety, quality control, timely component delivery, and inventory control. This position must promote positive team relations and lead, by example, all HTGP expectations and performance standards. This position requires ability to work in fast paced, changing environment with ability to adapt to meet business needs.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures and leads others in same.
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy.
• Confirms and Adheres to all required HTGP Certification standards such as IATF16949, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001.
• Always maintains pro-team member environment.
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds the HTGP Core Values.
• Performs special assignments as required by management.

EHS:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Responsible for day-to-day safety in Materials area working with Sub-contractors as needed to insure safety culture.
• Responsible for insuring integrity of components are maintained from receipt to point of use.
• Understands supply chain to all customers and troubleshoots as needed to insure products are supplied in a timely, consistent manner minimizing any downtime to internal operations.
• Day-to-day inventory control, inventory management and FIFO.
• Assists with inventory cycle counting, container yard inventory storage and incoming CKD receipts from Korea
• Understands Housing ASRS system and software and able to troubleshoot supply issues in a timely manner
• Assists with development and implementation of EO’s where required
• Leads LP ordering, OSD (Scrap) programs or other assigned projects to meet business needs
• Leads capital projects as directed for continuous improvement in Materials department.
• Performs special assignments as required by management for continuous improvement of Materials department.
• Supports IATF 16949 through accurate SOP’s, work instructions and meets IATF audit needs
• Controls Non-conforming materials protocols and works to insure entire department does the same.
• Works to understand and insure compliance to CTPAT program in Materials area.
• I.T. skills to work with Microsoft programs and learn proprietary software programs such as GCS, MES and WMS
• Supports and conducts training activities as needed to insure IATF 16949 compliance

Leadership:

• Directs multiple team leaders and team members in their respective areas of responsibility
• Responsible for day-to-day PC activities safety, quality, including inventory control and 100% timely deliveries.
• Understands and enforces a 5S philosophy to maintain a clean working environment.
• Communicates to team leaders, team members and management as required to meet department goals.
• Ability to work with Quality and Assembly departments on a daily basis to meet company goals.
• Supports training activities as required for all team members
• Ability to lead team members toward a common goal in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to multi-task at all times making quick, sound decisions on a day-to-days basis in a calm, confident manner.
• Meets all other requirements as assigned.

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree or comparable background of work related experience in supervisions and/or production control related activities

* Equivalent work related experience (equivalency is figured generally as 2 years’ experience equaling 1 year of formal education) may be considered in addition to the “Position Requirement”.

Reporting:

• Reports to: Department Assistant Manager or designee
• Direct Reports: 0 - 5

Competency Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
6. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
7. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
8. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
9. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
10. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
11. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understand processes, procedures, standards, methods and technology related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; maintain current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical demands in a manufacturing environment may also, at times, include safely handling various parts and / or handling the parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years job related experience preferred

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel, Word
• MS-PowerPoint, Outlook
• SAP (preferred)
• MES (preferred)
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot WMS proprietary software

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.

OT required as needed.