Group Leader - Production-Utility

Champion Homes•Leesville, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Champion Home Builders, Inc. is seeking to hire a Production Worker in the Utility Department to join their team in the Leesville, LA region. This role involves assisting the Foreman with daily tasks and paperwork, and stepping in to perform any job in the department in the event of an absence. The Group Lead will plan, lay out, and assist in scheduling and assigning employees engaged in assembly. They will work from prints, drawings, samples, and process sheets, performing various assembly duties. The role includes operating specific machinery, updating boards, instructing production workers, checking quality, and ensuring work is completed on schedule. The Group Lead will also assist in resolving problems and suggesting corrective actions to improve production, quality, costs, and efficiency. They will review and correct employee deficiencies, ensure proper equipment operation, and maintain accurate production and attendance records. Adherence to safety rules and company policies, maintaining a neat work area, and responsibility for the quality and quantity of finished work are also key aspects of this position. The Group Lead directly supervises employees in their assigned area, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and laws, including training, assigning work, addressing complaints, and supporting the Foreman in problem resolution.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance and use.
Understanding of use and maintenance of electrical and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints and convey this information to others.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate and report effectively.
Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities.
Good physical condition and stamina.
Fluency in English
Six months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Plans, lays out, and assists in scheduling and assigning employees engaged in assembly.
Works from prints, drawings, sample, and process sheets; performs a variety of assembly duties in building boards and digital readout displays.
Sets up and operates wire wrap machine, wire cutting machine, and solder machine; updates boards for engineering and customers and stock.
Instructs production workers in blueprint reading and assembly.
Checks completed work and repairs for quality of production.
Ensures that works is completed according to schedule.
Assists in resolving problems, delays, and difficulties; takes appropriate action as necessary.
Suggests corrective action to ensure consistent production, quality standards, reduced costs, and increased efficiency.
Reviews and corrects employee deficiencies to ensure conformance with expected and established standards.
Refers abnormal conditions to supervisor.
Ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery; reports malfunctions to proper supervision.
Maintaining accurate production and attendance records; preparing and keeping all departmental reports as requested.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations, company policies, maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.
Responsible for quality and quantity of finished work.
Performs other duties as needed or as assigned.
Directly supervises employees in assigned area.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and supporting Foreman in resolving problems.