Group Leader

JB Poindexter & Co•Sturgis, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks! Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred plus 1-2 years' experience with managing production processes, preferably line assembly.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task.
Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing and team concepts.
Good problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
Computer literate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all phases of line production and the weld cell.
Provides direction and coordinates activities of operators.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment within their respective areas.
Effectively direct, train, develop, and evaluate department staff.
Plan work schedule to be performed during a given day or week, by several employees within their area of responsibility and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications.
Effectively direct and work with Line or cell team members.
Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Observe machinery operation to detect malfunctions and report problems to maintenance for repair.
Promotes 5S compliance by ensuring that all work areas are clean, orderly, and labeled.
Document all employee reports and prepare all necessary paperwork including accident reports.
Complete production reports as required.
Provide feedback on team member performance/non-performance to Department/Area Supervisor.
Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.