Job Description

The Group Leader is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency within the production team. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role leads and supports Team Leaders and hourly employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. The Group Leader plays a critical role in executing production plans, meeting operational targets, and aligning activities with the company’s long-term business strategy. This is a second shift opportunity in Lapeer, Michigan facility (2:00 pm – 11:00 pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance metrics.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to maintain efficiency.
• Lead daily meetings with teams to review priorities, set expectations, and address operational concerns.
• Support schedule attainment by verifying production plans and tracking progress against daily targets.
• Champion a strong safety culture by identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, forklift operation standards, and company safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and training to ensure employees operate in a safe environment.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Masco Operating System principles to drive operational improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Team Leaders and hourly employees to improve performance and skill development.
• Build strong relationships with employees to foster trust, engagement, and a high-performance culture.
• Coordinate workforce planning, including staffing levels and scheduling to meet production demands.
• Track and approve employee time and attendance in UKG Kronos to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Monitor labor productivity, material usage, and scrap rates to control costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Daily Management, and Material Flow.
• Experience with problem-solving tools such as PDCA, Kaizen, and SMED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and make data-driven decisions.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Willing and able to flex shifts as required to cover business needs.
• Willing and able to travel domestically 5%.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing for long periods and exposure to varying temperatures.
• Must be able to visually inspect products, operate technology, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

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