Group Leader - Welding

Demco Mfg • Boyden, IA

11d

About The Position

The Group Leader - Welding directs and coordinates assigned manufacturing operations activities by providing direction to the workforce. The role maintains schedules, provides structure to the area of responsibility, and ensures effective use of available resources. The position supports employees through communication, recognition, coaching, and appropriate training and job placement. It also promotes product quality, safe work practices, and continuous improvement while communicating Demco policies and coordinating with the Team Leader and other functional activities.

Position descriptions define the significant duties of a role in general terms and are not all-inclusive. Temporary assignments or alterations to existing positions may occur.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Good judgment and a good understanding of blueprints and testing equipment.
• Good interpersonal, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and direct the workforce under their control in coordination with overall schedule needs.
• Provide broad direction on department processes.
• Use resources under their control efficiently.
• Provide organization and structure to the area of responsibility.
• Support and recognize employee needs and achievements, and coach employees as needed.
• Maintain open communication within the area of responsibility and with the Team Leader and other functional activities.
• Communicate Demco policies.
• Ensure products made in the department are built correctly and meet quality expectations.
• Create an environment that supports continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees understand and comply with established safe work practices.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and placed in jobs that match their skills, abilities, and aptitudes.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays.
• Birthday paid off.
• PTO accrual.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance, beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
• Accident and critical illness plans, beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) retirement plan, beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Safety shoes and glasses allowance, beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Short-term disability, beginning the first of the month after six months.
• Paid parental leave, beginning the first of the month after six months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed