**Job Title: 2nd Shift Manufacturing Group Lead** **Job Description** Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area (e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane, welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and is responsible for accomplishing 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, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. **Responsibilities** + Direct Team Leaders and Team Members in assigned manufacturing areas. + Manage the group as an operational unit to meet company goals and targets. + Ensure compliance with company policies, manufacturing standards, and quality standards. + Train new employees while maintaining production goals. + Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members. + Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours, overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism. + Manage and appraise team member job performance and recommend corrective action. + Lead and maintain the manufacturing and production system of the assigned area. **Essential Skills** + Production management + Supervisory skills + Quality management + Materials control + Lean manufacturing + Manufacturing process + Production supervision + Automotive manufacturing + KPI management + PPE knowledge + Coaching and counseling + Communications management **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Associate's Degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related fields (or equivalent experience and education). + Strong leadership and self-starting abilities. + Ability to handle a high-speed, constantly evolving environment. + Excellent communication skills with team and upper management. + Multi-tasking, documentation, and plan implementation skills. **Why Work Here?** We offer comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and EAP plans, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Our benefits package includes Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance. You can also take advantage of our competitive savings plan, with a 401k eligible from the 1st day of the month following your hire date, automatic enrollment at 6% after thirty days, and a company match of $0.50 per $1.00 up to the first 6% of employee contribution. Enjoy 14 days of PTO and a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise levels. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, and hearing protection may be required in designated areas. Personal attire standards may apply. The role involves occasional exposure to cold, dust, heat, and odor. The office environment includes moderate noise levels. **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.