Group Leader

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Blast, Wash, Prep, and Paint Full Time Springfield, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.24 To $31.54 Hourly

The Production Group Leader is a senior, non-supervisory coordination role responsible for organizing daily work activities, materials, and workflow within assigned production areas, including Disassembly, Preparation & Paint, and Production Assembly. This position builds upon advanced technical experience and serves as a primary point of coordination between Production Technicians, Production Support personnel, and management to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established processes and schedules.

The Production Group Leader performs hands-on production work as needed while coordinating task sequencing, material availability, and workflow priorities. This role does not include formal supervisory authority and does not involve hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, or scheduling decisions. Direction is provided through technical guidance, task coordination, and process adherence rather than managerial control.

In addition, the Production Group Leader supports employee onboarding, skill development, and technical upskilling by reinforcing standard work, proper tool usage, and safety requirements. This role evaluates trainee skill progression and job readiness through direct observation and hands-on work coordination, providing documented technical feedback to Operations and Human Resources without formal supervisory authority.

• Coordinate daily workflow within assigned production areas to support efficient and uninterrupted production.
• Ensure required tools, materials, and components are available at workstations prior to and during production activities.
• Provide technical guidance and task-level work direction to Production Technicians and support personnel to ensure work is completed according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Perform hands-on production tasks within Disassembly, Preparation & Paint, or Assembly operations using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and specialized tooling provided by Genie or Genie Reconditioning.
• Monitor work quality and process adherence, inspecting in-process or completed work prior to movement to the next operation.
• Evaluate trainee skill progression and job readiness through observation and hands-on coordination; provide documented technical feedback to Operations and Human Resources without formal supervisory authority.
• Support onboarding and upskilling efforts by reinforcing standard work, proper tool usage, and safety requirements during daily production activities.
• Assist with the development, refinement, and maintenance of training materials, job aids, and standard work instructions in coordination with Operations and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
• Translate complex diagnostics, root-cause analysis, and repair strategies into standardized, repeatable training content aligned with manufacturer specifications and operational standards.
• Communicate production status, material needs, and operational obstacles to the Production Supervisor and coordinate with supporting departments as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying workflow issues, safety concerns, and process inefficiencies and providing input to manage­ment.
• Actively participate in and support the principles of Open Book Management.
• Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The frequency and duration of the duties described may vary based on production needs, equipment condition, and workflow requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated advanced technical experience consistent with Production Technician II or equivalent roles.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply work instructions, process documentation, and safety procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate work activities in a fast‑paced industrial environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technicians, support staff, and leadership.

• Prior experience serving as a technical lead, trainer, or informal work coordinator.
• Experience working across multiple…