Conveyance 1 Group Leader

Essential Functions

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Leads and directs activities of hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication, development of skills, resolution of concerns, and efficiency of performance.
• Manages team members time and attendance and performs coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
• Provides training & development to Conveyance team members in the areas of safe tugger and lift operations as required to sharpen the team’s performance skills presently and in the future.
• Supports production to evaluate customer needs by reviewing their current processes and material flow.
• Conducts surveys to gather hard data. Areas of focus may include process time studies, physical space measurements, equipment identification and documentation, etc.
• Utilizes industry experience to design material handling and delivery systems, specifying equipment and generating space design layouts.
• Evaluates automated delivery solutions to provide a more efficient material flow.
• Generates and supports A3 and Kaizen activity for improvements within the Conveyance department.
• Aids in project management for cart and tugger design.
• Works closely with automation vendors to verify solutions that meet specification requirements to meet cost savings objectives.
• Creates and designs material flow that supports mixed loading design using Kanban.
• Ensures systems meet all applicable company and engineering standards, policies or details.
• Prepares department KPI’s and monitor department performance to budget.
• Rotating shifts and overtime as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate PIT equipment safely.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Personal computer and software skills.