Mfg Team Lead - Gr Surface Treatment

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

General

Purpose:

Ensures manufacturing of products and semi-finished products in his/her assigned cluster within Surface Treatment in compliance with safety, shift productivity goals as well as internal and external quality specifications. Leads and motivates the team in his/her assigned cluster to achieve set goals. Oversees the finishing of metal parts according to procedure by performing the following duties:

Shift(s) Available:

• 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities within his/her assigned cluster in accordance with the company’s policies. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Demonstrates leadership skills by promoting team cohesion and motivating team members
• Ensures overall manufacturing output goals are achieved in his/her area of responsibility (cluster) in compliance with manufacturing deadlines and delivery schedules by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, re-working parts and personally supporting troubleshooting efforts as required.
• Mentors other team members to achieve set goals, improve quality and communication
• Help with workflow by identifying bottlenecks and promptly communicating status with Shift Supervisors.
• Promptly communicates equipment and personnel issues to the Shift Supervisor.
• Promptly performs booking operations and ensures reported quantities are correct.
• Supports all LEAN activities within his/her assigned cluster, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards
• Supports execution of regular and effective preventive maintenance according to established working instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Supports the execution of training plans for Operators in compliance with established working instructions and procedures
• Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility (cluster)
• Perform adjustments related with machine settings. Analyses part measurements to determine adjustments needed.
• Uses measuring equipment such as microscope, optical comparator, roughness testers, hardness tester, etc. Analyses results and takes appropriate action
• Review measurement reports to assess product conformity and necessary corrections.
• Perform re-works on machine and off machine.
• Effectively uses hand tools such as files and hand reamers to de-bur parts while maintaining product conformity.
• Performs often and through visual inspections to identify issues as early in the production process as possible.
• Communicates with Shift Supervisors and/or Area Leads potential issues that could affect product quality and/or safety including equipment and product issues.
• Communicates with Shift Supervisors, Area Leads and Operators relevant information that helps prevent mistakes or expedite production process at shift change.
• Must be present in regular attendance including the time before/after shift in order to carry out effective shift handoffs.
• Position may require occasional training trips offsite or overseas (Austria).

Qualifications/

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be…