2nd Shift Production Group Leader

FastTrack Staffing•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader is primarily responsible for assigning work to employees and setting priority per production schedule. They also serve as technical expert and trainer within the production work cell and trained in all aspects of production. This is a temp-to-full-time position with a 2nd shift schedule.

Requirements

Minimum three years’ experience working in a production environment
Ability to multi-task, work independently and demonstrate flexibility
Competently coordinate the work of others
Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively both verbally and in written format
Ability to use PC, Microsoft Office Suite products, and online assembly process documents
Understanding of basic math skills – adding, subtracting, and measuring
Ability to take an active role in recommending and implementing continuous improvements in the production work cells
This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees
Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn
Eye and foot protection may have to be worn
The lifting of weights up to 30 pounds may occur regularly, with a potential for lifting weights of up to 45 pounds on an occasional basis
There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures
The occasional physical demands of the position included climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination
May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Nice To Haves

Previous experience training others preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, and blueprint specifications.
Set up work assignments to ensure efficient flow and on time shipping.
Coordinate and train employees to follow work instructions and related assembly drawing for the manufacture of sub-assemblies.
Ensure good efficiency and quality metrics of group members.
Update supervisor and system WIP status with progress to schedule.
Identify and address potential production problems and notify management as needed.
Provide input to supervisor regarding employee performances.
Perform duties of all work cell positions, as necessary.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations and alerts the Supervisor of any potential hazard.
May serve as back up to Senior Group Leader as needed.