Quality Group Leader

Overview

The Group Leader is primarily responsible for assigning work to employees and setting priority per production schedule.  They also serve as technical expert and trainer within the production work cell and trained in all aspects of production. 

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, and blueprint specifications.
• Set up work assignments to ensure efficient flow and on time shipping.
• Coordinate and train employees to follow work instructions and related assembly drawing for the manufacture of sub-assemblies.
• Ensure good efficiency and quality metrics of group members.
• Update supervisor and system WIP status with progress to schedule.
• Identify and address potential production problems and notify management as needed.
• Provide input to supervisor regarding employee performances.
• Perform duties of all work cell positions, as necessary.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations and alerts the Supervisor of any potential hazard.
• May serve as back up to Senior Group Leader as needed.

Qualifications/Skills

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimum three years’ experience working in a production environment
• Previous experience training others preferred

Skills

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and demonstrate flexibility
• Competently coordinate the work of others
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively both verbally and in written format
• Ability to use PC, Microsoft Office Suite products, and online assembly process documents
• Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting, and measuring
• Ability to take an active role in recommending and implementing continuous improvements in the production work cells

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Required use of hands to grasp and grip, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently required to walk throughout the production floor
• The occasional physical demands of the position include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, and eye/hand/foot coordination
• Lifting of weights up to 30 pounds may occur regularly, with a potential for lifting weights of up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish between colors
• Personal Protection Equipment must be worn in designated areas throughout production

Shift

2nd Shift - 3:30pm - 11:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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