Group Leader - Production

POSITION SUMMARY

The Group Leader - Production is responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of production operations departments, ensuring timely completion of client requirements. This role directs, leads, supports and trains other in the production and assembly of equipment and accessories.

• Analyzes and interprets project specifications, confers with management and production staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Interacts with team employees regarding instruction, priorities, problems and potential issues.
• Inspects products at various stages in the production process for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical/electrical characteristics.
• Maintain schedule with production supervisor and team.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within units of equipment capacity.
• Trains and/or coordinates training of team members on specific tasks needed for job. Identifies need for and develops training programs.
• Maintains and verifies team quality performance with Quality Control personnel.
• Maintains accurate and adequate materials and inventory needed for specific work areas.
• Communicates effectively amongst team members and other team leaders to ensure smooth and effective production.
• Responsible for safety compliance of team members as well as anyone operating in team area.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment, advances in technology and emerging trends in production, and disseminates such knowledge to the team.
• Provides on the job technical training for project managers, customer services representatives (CSRs), Team Leaders and Account Managers to ensure high levels of technical understanding are achieved.
• Reviews working practices to ensure measurable improvements in productivity and knowledge transfer.
• Liaises with external technical support personnel.
• Maximizes production efficiency by identifying waste and improvements in process.
• Directs investigation of customer complaints regarding quality, tolerances, specifications, and delivered condition of products.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6+ years progressive production experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• (Occasional) travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually…