Production Group Leader

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Job Description
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
* Production & Operational Management
* Analyze and adjust daily manufacturing plans; manage manpower allocation and respond promptly to issues to maintain production flow.
* Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability through people and processes.
* Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices
* Improve business results using Lean Manufacturing; identify and eliminate waste for Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.
* Develop and maintain Throughput Improvement Process action sheets; lead corrective and preventive actions.
* Quality & Compliance
* Enforce quality processes with customer safety at the center; perform critical confirmations and ensure compliance requirements.
* Drive quality through effective feedback/feedforward communication and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Leadership & Team Development
* Coach and mentor team members and Team Leaders to foster skill development and adherence to standard work practices.
* Conduct disciplinary interviews, manage grievances, and collaborate with union partners effectively.
* Data-Driven Decision Making
* Locate and analyze operational data to support accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
* Bachelor's Degree: Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Mechatronic Engineer or other related Engineering field/experience.
* One year of direct supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal
* Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns
* Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
* Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making
* Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
* Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
* Shift flexibility: Availability to work on rotating shifts (4x3 and 5x2 schedule).
* Availability to regularly work weekends to meet production demands (approximately two weekends per month).
* English proficiency: Intermediate conversational level, with ability to express complete technical ideas.
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Experience in Global Manufacturing System (GMS), Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing principles, BPD, Andon response and escalation processes, Kronos workforce management systems, structured problem-solving methodologies, Fast Response processes, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)/Control Plans, and managing unionized employees within a manufacturing environment.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
* Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)
* Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
* Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
* Supply Chain or Quality Experience
* Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives
* Knowledge of timekeeping systems
* Desired experience with Workday, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OpEx/TIP methodologies, Layered Process Audits (LPA), and Work Place Organization (WPO).
* Experience with SAP and digital tools is considered a strong plus.

In case you need any reasonable adjustment to continue with your process, let your recruiter know.

Remember to attach your CV when applying to this vacancy.

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