Group Leader

Summary

To organize and direct the production team to meet the daily build schedule on a specific product or line.

• Drive daily “Stand Up” meetings for line(s), monitor and organize daily build schedule for specific production line or work cell and brief cross functional teams.
• Train new hires and monitor according to skill set.
• Cross functional interface with engineering.
• Ensure effective ECO implementation.
• Ensure process provides top quality product in accordance with the customer’s specifications.
• Monitor production-lines to ensure uninterrupted work flow and anticipate potential bottlenecks.
• Understand and follow all applicable ISO and job specific procedures.
• Responsible for the accuracy of work-in-process.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area and surrounding work space.
• Assess and align employee skills to function.
• Ensure line efficiency and provide records on exceptions.
• Control, document and process to MRB non-conforming material.
• Ensure process and quality issues are documented and communicated through the established channels.
• Identify resource gaps in department and manage strategic counter measures.
• Coordinate and ensure maintenance schedules are met as required.
• Assist in trend failure analysis of production failures.
• Ability to interface with customers when needed.
• Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.
• Optimize labor force with an emphasis on efficiency and reduced OT.
• Manage, Coach, and develop promising talent on team.

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of workmanship standards
• Experience with AMLs and Part Metering preferred
• Ability to lead and motivate employees. Background in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Direct knowledge of the functional responsibilities and technical skills of employees in group.
• Good organizational skills.
• Capable of performing job function utilizing written procedures, verbal instructions and visual aids.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.