Group Leader - Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

Hiring: Group Leader - Manufacturing Operations

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Rochester, NY (Onsite) | Long-Term Contract | Competitive Pay + OT

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Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on the production floor and enjoys leading teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments?

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We're seeking a Group Leader to support a major manufacturing operation during an exciting production launch. This role offers the opportunity to lead production teams, drive operational excellence, and make a direct impact on safety, quality, and productivity.

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What You'll Do

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✅ Lead and supervise 10-30 hourly production employees

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✅ Drive safety, quality, and production performance

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✅ Manage daily manufacturing operations and workforce planning

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✅ Support production launch activities

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✅ Coach, develop, and mentor team members

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✅ Conduct audits and ensure adherence to standardized work processes

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✅ Collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations teams

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✅ Lead continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts

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What We're Looking For

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Must-Have Experience:

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• Manufacturing leadership, Group Leader, Production Supervisor, or Operations Supervisor experience
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• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment
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• Strong safety and quality management background
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• Production planning and problem-solving experience
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• Workforce management and employee development experience
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Preferred Skills:

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• Automotive manufacturing experience
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• Lean Manufacturing
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• Continuous Improvement
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• Standardized Work
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• Layered Audits
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• Production Launch Support
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• Root Cause Analysis
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• Six Sigma exposure
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• Union manufacturing environment experience
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Ideal Background

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Candidates currently working as:

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• Group Leader
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• Production Supervisor
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• Manufacturing Supervisor
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• Operations Supervisor
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• Production Team Lead
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• Manufacturing Team Lead
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• Area Supervisor
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• Shift Supervisor
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• Plant Supervisor
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The Ideal Candidate

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✔ Leads from the production floor

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✔ Takes ownership of results

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✔ Communicates effectively across teams

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✔ Makes sound decisions under pressure

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✔ Coaches and develops employees

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✔ Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence

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