Group Leader - Production

Job Description

Summary: Reporting to the Production Superivisor, this position is a tremendous opportunity to help support the Production Supervisor and drive production while managing safety, quality, productivity and cost. This position will set up the right individual with the opportunity to work with a worldwide, growing, private company that provides job diversity and upward career path.

First Shift

Job Specifications:

(Key results expected from this position in the first 6-12 months)

1. Responsible for the daily activities required to meet the production schedule

2. Make sure proper manning is in place to support the takt time

3. Ensure adequate training is administered to the new employees

4. Meet all safety, quality, productivity and MRO goals for the area

5. Properly fill out an hour by hour sheet each day, repair logs, checklists, etc

6. Correctly production report items daily

7. Follow standard work as established and responsible for taking time observations and laying out standard work as needed.

8. Communicate clearly with supervisors and other team members at all levels in the organization

9. Responsible for monitoring repairs and scrap as well as providing corrective actions to the supervisor

10. May be assigned to drive fork truck and repair on assembly line as well

11. Must be able to do basic math

12. Must be able to stand and walk for 10-12 hours per day and lift up to 40 lbs

Qualifications

1. Must have at least 3 years experience working in a fast paced manufacturing setting, assembly experience is required

2. Must have excellent written and oral skills

3. Excellent attendance is required and safe work history

4. Must be self-motivated and work well under high pressure situations

5. Must have leadership ability in the workplace

6. Able to give and receive constructive criticism

7. Has experience with lean manufacturing by working in a lean environment

8. Has a good understanding of ergonomics and how they apply to the work area.

9. Previous experience building and testing finished product is necessary

10. Must have or be able to get fork truck certification

11. Willing to move to other lines as needed

12. Knowledge of compressor assembly and electric motors is preferred.

13. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and able to communicate through emails.

14. Experience managing / supervising production workers is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a full-time, direct-hire position.