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Position: Group Leader

Duration: 12 mo contract (possible extensions/perm)

Location: Lockport, NY

PR: $30-35/hr depending on years of experience

Shifts: 1st, 2nd & 3rd – frequent weekend work, expect up to 7 days a week

Must Haves:

  • 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

Plusses:

  • 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

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