Group Leader

Group Leader

Summary

To organize and direct the production team to meet the daily build schedule on a specific product or line.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive daily “Stand Up” meetings for line(s), monitor and organize daily build schedule for specific production line or work cell and brief cross functional teams.

• Train new hires and monitor according to skill set.

• Cross functional interface with engineering.

• Ensure effective ECO implementation.

• Ensure process provides top quality product in accordance with the customer's specifications.

• Monitor production-lines to ensure uninterrupted work flow and anticipate potential bottlenecks.

• Understand and follow all applicable ISO and job specific procedures.

• Responsible for the accuracy of work-in-process.

• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area and surrounding work space.

• Assess and align employee skills to function.

• Ensure line efficiency and provide records on exceptions.

• Control, document and process to MRB non-conforming material.

• Ensure process and quality issues are documented and communicated through the established channels.

• Identify resource gaps in department and manage strategic counter measures.

• Coordinate and ensure maintenance schedules are met as required.

• Assist in trend failure analysis of production failures.

• Ability to interface with customers when needed.

• Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.

• Optimize labor force with an emphasis on efficiency and reduced OT.

• Manage, Coach, and develop promising talent on team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.

• 3 years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of workmanship standards

• Experience with AMLs and Part Metering preferred

• Ability to lead and motivate employees. Background in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Direct knowledge of the functional responsibilities and technical skills of employees in group.

• Good organizational skills.

• Capable of performing job function utilizing written procedures, verbal instructions and visual aids.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person