Supply Chain Group Leader

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HRU Tech

Supply Chain Group Leader

Bowling Green, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Supply Chain Group Leader – Bowling Green, KY (42101)

    Contract: 12 months, with strong likelihood of extension or direct hire

    Schedule: Rotating Shifts

    • 1st Shift: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    • 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM

    Compensation: $42–44/hour, with PTO and optional benefits

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a hands-on Group Leader to oversee a team of 30+ hourly UAW employees supporting material flow and logistics for the Automotive production line. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong experience in manufacturing and warehouse operations, capable of guiding and motivating teams while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in a unionized environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Supervise and support a team of 30+ hourly employees involved in material handling and logistics
    • Manage the flow of material from receiving docks to assembly lines in a just-in-time (JIT) environment
    • Conduct performance management, timekeeping, and resource planning to ensure daily targets are met
    • Train and coach team members using standardized methods and GMS (Global Manufacturing System) principles
    • Ensure compliance with National and Local UAW labor agreements
    • Promote a culture of safety and maintain ergonomics, health, and housekeeping standards
    • Resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
    • Support launch and pilot build activities through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and quality goals
    • Participate in shutdown periods and pursue potential conversion opportunities based on performance and business needs

    Required Qualifications

    • High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
    • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing or logistics
    • Proven experience supervising hourly production or logistics employees in a unionized environment
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
    • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms
    • Strong communication and team-building skills, with the ability to lead in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Previous experience in high-demand automotive manufacturing environments
    • Ability to drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices
    • Familiarity with material flow operations and supply chain synchronization in a JIT production system

    EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

    You should be proficient in:

    • Leadership / People Management
    • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
    • Supervisory Experience
    • Shipping/Receiving
    • Warehouse Experience
    • Material Handler Experience
    • Distribution Experience
    • Scheduling Experience
    • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

    Salary info:

    $42 - $44 / hr