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