**Job Title: Manufacturing Group Leader** **Job Description** Direct and oversee a group of Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area in the execution of the groups responsibilities. Manages group as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, training, and teamwork. **Responsibilities** + Supervise a team of team leaders and members including the hiring, placement, training, and evaluating job performances. + Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, keeping on task with targets and implementation + Maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible + Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area + Maintain a safe working environment for all team members + Train and coach team members to maintain productivity + Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation + Communicate frequently with internal contacts and coordinate between areas **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required + Minimum 2 years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required + Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience is a plus + Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency systems preferred **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Associates degree in Business, Manufacturing, or a related field **Work Environment** The work environment is structured, organized, and clean. Employees must be open to working overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Bardstown, Kentucky. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.