Group Lead - Paint - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh•Riceville, IA

13d

About The Position

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Company, designs and manufactures refuse truck bodies. The Group Lead motivates, leads, and counsels department team members with guidance from the Production Supervisor and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the department. The role makes judgments about scheduling, work priorities, and material availability; addresses employee concerns; applies practical problem-solving; and interprets written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule instructions. In the Production Supervisor’s absence, the Group Lead acts in a supervisory capacity and escalates administrative actions to the next level of leadership. The position is for the Paint department on 2nd shift and has a stated pay range of $25 to $42.64. Duties may include other assignments beyond those listed. The company offers reasonable accommodations during recruitment and is a merit-based equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of manufacturing experience.
Experience performing all tasks within the department.
Acceptable attendance record, with four or fewer attendance points in the past twelve months.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical degree.
Computer literacy and experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, including value stream, 5S, the Seven General Types of Waste, and project planning.

Responsibilities

Perform and demonstrate most tasks of the department.
Motivate, assign work to, and lead department team members.
Bring employee concerns to the supervisor to support team morale.
Monitor and adjust workflow to meet schedule requirements.
Inspect products and evaluate work quality before products leave the area.
Inventory stock and communicate shortages to appropriate personnel, such as shortage boards and material planners.
Maintain and complete manufacturing paperwork for the area.
Lead by example through hands-on work.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers, suppliers, and vendors in accordance with company practices.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
Act in a supervisory capacity when the Production Supervisor is absent and escalate administrative actions to the next higher level of leadership.