2nd Shift - Production Leadperson

Working Group Leader

The Working Group Leader is responsible for 10-20 direct reports and/or a group of designated machines. Is a key member of the company's Operational Team.

Reports to the Operations Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and promote Good Safety practices with all employees
• Regularly and proactively communicate with the Manager on any issues that impact production, quality, or safety, so each issue is addressed by priority.
• Uses computer- or paper-based tracking methods, related to machine and individual efficiency.
• Coordinate and assign personnel activities to meet the scheduled priorities.
• Adapt and react quickly to changes/priorities based on Customer delivery requirements.
• Analyze and resolve work problems that arise. Assist personnel in solving work problems.
• Monitors designated work areas to ensure all scheduled 6s activities are completed and logged off as scheduled.
• Provide instruction and guidance to your team to give them the knowledge to be successful.
• Provide insight on the scheduled employee performance reviews and evaluations.
• Utilize observations and performance metrics to make strategic planning for necessary training and development for your team members
• Be the ambassador to drive the EOS process with your team members.

Production Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor the set-ups and operation of your scheduled machines.
• Estimate worker-hour requirements.
• Be aligned with the Maintenance Department to ensure the machines are repaired in sequence of priority to meet customer demand.
• When needed help fill in a production role to keep needed parts on schedule.

Quality Responsibilities:

• Work with the Quality Assurance Department to interpret drawings, specifications to ensure product being manufactured matches all Customer requirements.
• Take the lead in resolving quality issues and problems.
• Monitor scheduled operator quality checks and coach as needed to minimize non-conformance parts.

Continuous Improvement Responsibilities:

• Recommend process improvement measures for cost reductions to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of products and working conditions.
• Lead all setup reduction activities.
• Implement and maintain 6S program (organization of tooling, workstations) in assigned area.
• Assist in team building activities.

Educational Level:

High School Diploma / or Equivalent required, technical diploma in machining and/or supervision would be a plus.

Previous Experience:

• 2+ years Shop lead or Supervisor experience required.
• Precision CNC Mill or Lathe experience a PLUS.
• Quality Assurance experience a PLUS.

Physical Demand:

Must be able to be on feet for entire shift.

Background & Drug Screening required