Conveyance Line - Group Leader

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Engineering Madison , Alabama Direct Hire  Sep 30, 2026

Location: Madison, AL 35756
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating / Swing
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $58,000–$65,000 annually
Overtime: Eligible

The Group Leader supports Conveyance team members by providing a positive work environment while ensuring efficient material flow throughout the plant. This role combines people leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, flow analysis tools, and industry experience to evaluate material delivery to the line side in a JIT/Kanban sequencing process.

The Group Leader will assist the department manager in designing practical routes that support 30-minute delivery frequencies. This position is responsible for helping ensure material delivery solutions are properly prepared, executed, and installed to prevent production downtime caused by material shortages.

• Ensure the safety of yourself and others by following all safety policies and procedures and wearing required PPE.
• Lead and direct hourly employees to promote two-way communication, skill development, issue resolution, and efficient performance.
• Manage team member time and attendance and provide coaching as necessary to improve attendance and reduce turnover.
• Provide training and development to Conveyance team members, including safe tugger and lift operations.
• Support production by evaluating customer needs and reviewing current processes and material flow.
• Conduct surveys and gather data, including process time studies, physical space measurements, equipment identification, and documentation.
• Utilize industry experience to design material handling and delivery systems, specify equipment, and develop space design layouts.
• Evaluate automated delivery solutions to improve material flow efficiency.
• Generate and support A3 and Kaizen activities focused on improvements within the Conveyance department.
• Assist with project management related to cart and tugger design.
• Work closely with automation vendors to verify that proposed solutions meet specifications and cost‑saving objectives.
• Create and design material flow systems that support mixed-load designs using Kanban.
• Ensure systems meet applicable company and engineering standards, policies, and requirements.
• Prepare department KPIs and monitor department performance against budget.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Remain flexible and assist in other areas and duties as needed to support departmental goals and objectives.

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with personal computers and common software applications.

• Working knowledge of plant logistics, inventory control, and material flow processes.
• 2–3 years of production experience.

• Work is performed in an automotive industrial plant environment.
• Frequent movement throughout the facility with exposure to high noise levels and equipment commonly used in stamping, welding, and E‑coat environments.
• Strong focus on workplace safety is required.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on the plant floor.
• Ability to regularly step on and off PIT equipment.
• Ability to traverse the entire facility.
• Ability to lift up to 33 pounds at times.

• Manufacturing Supervisor / Group Leader experience
• JIT/Kanban, material flow, and conveyance experience
• Safety, Kaizen/A3, and manufacturing systems experience