Production Group Leader

Job Description

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Production & Operational Management

  • Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans; manage manpower allocation and respond promptly to issues to maintain production flow.

  • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability through people and processes.

• Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices

  • Improve business results using Lean Manufacturing; identify and eliminate waste for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.

  • Develop and maintain Throughput Improvement Process action sheets; lead corrective and preventive actions.

• Quality & Compliance

  • Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform critical confirmations and ensure compliance requirements.

  • Drive quality through effective feedback/feedforward communication and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Leadership & Team Development

  • Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to foster skill development and adherence to standard work practices.

  • Conduct disciplinary interviews, manage grievances, and collaborate with union partners effectively.

• Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree: Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Mechatronic Engineer or other related Engineering field/experience.

• One year of direct supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal

• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns

• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making

• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems

• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)

• Shift flexibility: Availability to work on rotating shifts (4x3 and 5x2 schedule).

• Availability to regularly work weekends to meet production demands (approximately two weekends per month).

• English proficiency: Intermediate conversational level, with ability to express complete technical ideas.

• Experience in Global Manufacturing System (GMS), Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles, BPD, Andon response and escalation processes, Kronos workforce management systems, structured problem-solving methodologies, Fast Response processes, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)/Control Plans, and managing unionized employees within a manufacturing environment.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)

• Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)

• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes

• Supply Chain or Quality Experience

• Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives

• Knowledge of timekeeping systems

• Desired experience with Workday, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OpEx/TIP methodologies, Layered Process Audits (LPA), and Work Place Organization (WPO).

• Experience with SAP and digital tools is considered a strong plus.

In case you need any reasonable adjustment to continue with your process, let your recruiter know.

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