Group Lead - Production

Topcon Positioning Systems•Fort Atkinson, WI

About The Position

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. To learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to www.topconcareers.com. Topcon Job Description – Group Lead Department: Production Employment Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Senior Manager, Operations Summary: The Group Lead is responsible for the overall performance, coordination, and execution of multiple departments within Load Cell Manufacturing. This role provides leadership to Team Leads and ensures alignment to safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of manufacturing experience; electronic assembly experience preferred
Prior leadership experience supporting multiple teams or functions
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Ability to lead through others and influence across functions
Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, flow, and constraints
Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Responsibilities

Safety Champion a strong culture of safety across all assigned departments
Ensure consistent adherence to safety policies, procedures, and accountability standards
Review incidents, near misses, and corrective actions
Partner with EHS team to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Ensure consistent adherence to standard work and quality processes
Support escalation and resolution of systemic quality issues
Partner with Quality to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Reinforce “right first time” quality expectations
Ensure Team Leads are effectively managing workflow within departments, aligning team members to the right tasks at the right time, and driving execution
Monitor performance metrics and intervene when gaps exist
Remove barriers impacting safety, quality, delivery, or productivity
Coordinate resources across departments to optimize value stream performance
Ensure team members are trained to standard work and quality instructions
Promote cross-training and development to support flexibility and coverage
Coordinate and track training activities within and across departments
Own and drive alignment of the department MDI (Daily Management) process
Ensure consistent execution of 5S, standard work, and visual management
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a positive approach to change management
Ensure accurate and timely ERP transactions (SAP preferred)
Oversee production order release and execution through Team Leads
Submit maintenance requests and manage department supplies
Provide input for performance appraisals
Review daily workflow and communicate action plans during department board talks

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tax-saving spending accounts
401 (k) plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid company holidays
Paid personal time off
Health and Welfare benefit package for employees working at least 30 hours per week.