Group Leader, Production

Job Summary

Schedules and directs the activities of the assembly group to ensure that the master production schedule is met in a safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective manner. This is a 3rd Shift Opportunity.

Essential Functions

• Directs the activities of the assembly group to accomplish completion of the master production schedule
• Assures an equitable distribution of work and maximizes the effective use of available personnel
• Coordinates releases, checks and ensures availability of materials required, identifies shortages and problem areas for corrective action and assists in maintaining materials accountability
• Follows workflow and investigates and corrects delays, exercises judgment in referring problems to next higher level and reassigns personnel as necessary
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining acceptable quality levels for all assigned products
• Trains, motivates and assigns personnel about GMP / Quality Systems practices
• Monitors performance versus direct labor standards to ensure cost effective manufacturing techniques are being utilized
• Assists supervisor to ensure that departmental documentation is filled out properly on new and existing products
• Trains and instructs employees in proper techniques, orients new employees, relative to anticipated standards of performance, department and company rules, regulations and procedures
• Executes data-entry activities in Microsoft Excel to track production performance
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and provides constructive feedback
• Cross-trains into other functional roles as required and may include taking over responsibilities for Production Materials Coordinator and/or Trainer

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent required
• 5 plus years' electromechanical assembly skills required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous group leader experience preferred
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills
• FDA / GMP Quality Systems knowledge helpful
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills are preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of email, Internet, Microsoft Office and Agile
• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of all operational procedures within the department/line
• Ability to wear proper attire/clothing and personal protective equipment/clothing (PPE) as required within controlled manufacturing environment

Languages

• English - Intermediate
• Spanish - Intermediate

Travel Requirements

0% - May travel to local Company facilities for collaboration, meetings, and/or training.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Lifting - Constantly (25 lbs)
• Carrying - Constantly (25 lbs)
• Pushing - Constantly (25 lbs)
• Pulling - Constantly (25 lbs)
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humidity - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Frequently

Pay

The Hourly Pay Rate for this position is $23.60 to $29.50. Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.