Production Group Leader

General Summary

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 to accomplish 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.

Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area, manages group as an operational unit and is responsible to accomplish 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.

• Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members.
• Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism.
• Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and take appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook.
• Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective action.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two‑way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
• Lead and maintain the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule.
• Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste.
• Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process.
• Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning and re‑assigning workplace stationing and analyze production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules.
• Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub‑standard situations.
• Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible.
• Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.
• Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly.
• Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities.
• Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues.
• Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments to ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained.
• Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
• Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinate repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.
• Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement.
• Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.
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