Group Leader

** Position

Purpose:

** The Group Leader role at SRS Building Products is pivotal in overseeing the production area, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures while spearheading safety, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position demands a dynamic leader with the ability to supervise and mentor Team Leaders and Associates, driving improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and safety through effective training, problem-solving, and team development.

The Group Leader will collaborate with other departments to support the annual operating plan, manage personnel planning and scheduling, and facilitate new product launches, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and maintaining a high-performance work environment.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**- Direct Supervision and Oversight:
Lead and manage Team Leaders and Associates to ensure seamless operation of the production area, maintaining high standards in productivity, safety, quality, and compliance with standardized operating procedures.
- Strategic Planning and Budget Management:
Develop and execute an annual operating plan aligned with corporate objectives, managing capital and expense budgets while holding accountability for meeting financial commitments.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
Drive and spearhead improvement projects focused on quality enhancement, cost reduction, and safety through root cause analysis and lean manufacturing principles, fostering a culture of continuous innovation.
- Training and Development:
Identify training needs and implement effective learning and development programs for production team members, cultivating skills necessary for both current roles and future leadership opportunities.
- Cross-Departmental

Collaboration:

Coordinate with other departments to support new product launches and ensure cohesive operations, leveraging departmental synergies to enhance overall organizational performance.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making:
Utilize critical thinking and reasoning skills to diagnose operational issues, develop strategic solutions, and implement corrective actions, maintaining operational efficiency and workforce morale.
- Safety and Compliance Management:
Champion safety protocols and compliance standards, proactively addressing and resolving safety concerns to uphold a safe work environment and reduce risks.
- Communication and Team Facilitation:
Establish clear communication channels with team leaders and members, ensuring expectations are understood and promptly addressing any operational impediments to maintain smooth workflows.
** Direct Manager Direct Reports:
** Reporting Structure:  The Group Leader in the SRS Building Products production area reports directly to the Plant Manager or equivalent senior management position, depending on organizational hierarchy. This role plays a crucial role in the management team, facilitating communication between the production floor and upper management.
Direct Reports:  The Group Leader directly supervises Team Leaders and Associates within the production area. This involves overseeing their daily tasks, providing leadership, and ensuring departmental goals are met efficiently. The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring that all direct reports adhere to company policies and procedures, and for their ongoing development through training and mentorship. The role also requires coordination with other Group Leaders to maintain operational consistency across shifts.
** Travel Requirements:
** The Group Leader at SRS Building Products is required to travel occasionally to various company locations to oversee production operations and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
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* Physical Requirements:

** The Group Leader position at SRS Building Products is primarily based in a manufacturing environment with occasional office-based tasks. The role requires physical activities typical of a manufacturing setting, including but not limited to standing for extended periods, walking, and occasional lifting or moving of materials up to 25 pounds. Additionally, this position may involve stooping, bending, and reaching in a production setting.

The employee will frequently be required to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to collaborate with team members and leadership. Vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus are required to operate machinery and review documentation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, in line with ADA standards and company policies.

The ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and manage multiple tasks effectively is essential for success in this role.
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* Working Conditions:

** The Group Leader position at SRS Building Products operates within a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, predominantly situated in an on-site facility. This role is…