Group Lead - 2nd Shift

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies, producing a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies. Our team members are critical in supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

About the role

The Group Lead is responsible for motivating, leading, and counseling team members in the department with guidance from the Production Supervisor. This position requires knowledge in all aspects of the department to effectively lead the team, make judgements regarding scheduling, work priorities, and material availability, handle employee concerns, and apply rational systems to solve practical problems. The Group Lead will act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Production Supervisor but will escalate administrative actions to the next higher level of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, assign work, and lead all team members in your department.
• Bring any employee concerns to the supervisor to ensure team morale.
• Monitor and adjust workflow to meet the requirements of the schedule.
• Perform product inspections and evaluate the quality of the work prior to the product leaving the area.
• Perform inventory of stock and communicate all shortages to the appropriate personnel (shortage boards, material planners, etc.).
• Maintain and complete all manufacturing paperwork for the area.
• Lead by example through hands-on work.
• Interact with internal/external customers, suppliers, and vendors in a professional manner consistent with company practices.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Perform and demonstrate most tasks of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience performing all tasks within the department.
• Acceptable attendance record with four (4) or less attendance points in the past twelve (12) months.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Technical Degree.
• Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles such as value stream, 5S, Seven General Types of Waste, and project planning.

Pay

$25 - $42.64 per hour.