*Essential Functions:* * Promotes and enforces safety throughout the plant through building a culture of safety (See Safety Responsibilities section below for specific information). * Provides daily direction to the production team leaders and team members to ensure the manufacturing of quality products. * Oversees the daily productivity of all work centers. * Provides additional resources and manpower as needed at work centers. * Controls the flow and schedule of work to meet customer deadlines. * Fills in for other Group Leaders as needed – overtime required. * Conducts face-to-face meetings with outgoing and incoming Group Leaders to pass. along relevant information about safety, quality, production, or maintenance concerns. May require overtime. * Checks quality of product being produced at work centers and quality of raw materials, racks, and operations during the production process. * Works closely with Production Manager to review and improve individual and team performance through continuous feedback to Team Leaders and Team Members. * Works with Production Control team to manages Kanban levels during abnormal operations. * Works with Maintenance to ensure production equipment is well maintained and serviced on a timely basis. * Supports proactive problem solving and continuous improvement by actively engaging with team members and other functional groups. * Provides new hire training for temporary and hourly employees. * Maintains training matrix of team members in each work center. * Prepares end of shift report on relevant KPIs, OEE, Scrap, and Downtime. * Conducts shift communication meetings with team at the start of their shift. * Maintains team member attendance records. * Approves employee time off requests and manages team member payroll. * Follows guidelines in employee handbook for progressive discipline. * Keeps a positive attitude and encourage positive employee relations. *Safety Responsibilities:* * Gain knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation as well as plant safety rules to ensure Team Members perform their duties safely and in compliance with all rules and regulations. * Ensure that all team members participate in pre-shift stretching. * Take immediate action to address unsafe acts or conditions and report issues to maintenance team and management. * Hold Team Members accountable for their health and safety responsibilities. Actively discourage shortcuts and enforce safety policies with fairness and consistency. * Assist in accident investigations to identify the root cause in a timely manner and track corrective action for completion of countermeasures. * Encourage and actively support team member involvement in the health and safety program including completion of Behavioral Based Safety audits. *Competencies:* * Safety Minded * Ethical Conduct * Communication Proficiency * Results Driven * Initiative * Team Oriented * Maintains a great attendance record Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.02 - $27.72 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Prescription drug insurance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Ability to Commute: * Frankfort, KY 40601 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Frankfort, KY 40601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person