Senior Group Leader

Overview Position Summary: Provides leadership to a production team in the achievement of quality, safety and cost goals. Performs duties of Group Leader while also initiating and executing significant quality and cost improvement projects and supporting new product introductions. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities Essential Functions: Supports Supervisor/Manager in assigning duties and monitoring performance of other employees. Initiates and execute projects to improve quality, safety and reduce cost. Utilizes Lean manufacturing concepts to improve the operation. Manages department inventory of parts & supplies; Issue purchase orders for supplies. Ensures all personnel are following all safety guidelines, including wearing designated PPE. Ensures all personnel in the area are in compliance with all documentation. Ensures production is reported accurately and in a timely fashion. Ensures gages and other instruments are in calibration at all times. Ensures employees are properly trained and audited for quality of work; Complete re-training as necessary. Responds to problems that arise in the area, investigate and develop/implement corrective actions Budget Managed (if applicable): N/A Internal Networking/Key Relationships: To be determined based on department needs Qualifications Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position: External hire: 5 to 10 years applicable experience in a manufacturing environment; 4 year college degree preferred Internal promotion: 5 years’ experience in a related Manufacturing/QC role and exceeds expectations ratings with educational experience preferred (4 year college degree). Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and basic statistical techniques. SAP knowledge is preferred Prior experience in an FDA/cGMP or other regulated environment Skills & Capabilities: Written and oral communication skills; conflict management International Mobility: Required : No Travel Requirements: No Closing Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNAVAILABLE