Group Lead - QA (PRIME Division)

S&S Activewear LLC•Bridgeport, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading Production front line staff with planning, coordinating, and organizing department activities in order to meet on-time delivery and production targets. The Group Lead ensures optimal use of resources (people and equipment) in order to meet customer expectations while maintaining the required high level of quality and safety.

Requirements

Possess effective communication skills and maintain fairness, consistency, professional work ethics
Ability to work efficiently with others both within and outside of the department
Ability to perform with minimum supervision
Working knowledge of basic math and reading skills
Ability to communicate with elephants’ team, motivate, and gain earn respect of production employees
Working knowledge of Production Logs and ability to prioritize workflow
Excellent organizational/problem solving skills; ability to handle multiple task and priorities
Flexibility with work schedule; available to work overtime.
Must be able to lift/handle various sized boxes that weigh 35 pounds or more
Must be able to consistently stand, walk, stoop, climb, bend, lift material or equipment that may be heavy
Must be able to work 8-10 schedule mandated by production schedule to include overtime and weekends, as needed. Must be proactive in ensuring coverage for his/her area.
Must be able to work and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Directs the hourly workforce to ensure targets are met for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity
Continuously monitors the operation to ensure that employees adhere to safe work practices and daily housekeeping is being maintained
Holds employees accountable for complying with policies
Monitors 5S at work stations (screen/plate cleaning, general housekeeping, etc.)
Conducts daily start of shift meeting to share information and daily game plan/Takes daily attendance
Makes decisions to drive production and meet performance metrics
Assures adequate supplies at all work stations
Maintains the proper flow of work on the production floor, from warehouse, through production, to shipping by assigning and distributing work based on schedule and demand
Conducts routine quality audits/PFC Scans during the shift
Maintains authority to stop and report to a supervisor any quality issue that may arise during production
Solicits continuous improvement ideas and supports implementation of continuous improvement plan
Other duties as assigned by management