Group Leader

ZOLL Medical Corporation•Pawtucket, RI

1d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Leader schedules and directs the activities of the assembly group to ensure the master production schedule is met safely, with high quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The role directs and distributes work, coordinates materials availability, monitors workflow and production performance, maintains quality standards, and trains and supports employees. The Group Leader also performs production tracking data entry in Microsoft Excel and may cross-train into other functional roles, including Production Materials Coordinator or Trainer. This is an onsite, second-shift opportunity in ZOLL Medical Corporation’s Acute Care Technology division.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
More than five years of electromechanical assembly skills.
Excellent supervisory and communication skills.
Proficiency with email, the Internet, Microsoft Office, and Agile.
Broad knowledge of operational procedures within the department or line.
Ability to wear required attire and personal protective equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous group leader experience.
Knowledge of FDA/GMP Quality Systems.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills; preferred language proficiency is intermediate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Direct assembly group activities to complete the master production schedule.
Distribute work equitably and maximize effective use of available personnel.
Coordinate releases and verify availability of required materials; identify shortages and problem areas, support corrective action, and assist with materials accountability.
Monitor workflow, investigate and correct delays, escalate problems when appropriate, and reassign personnel as necessary.
Establish and maintain acceptable quality levels for assigned products; train, motivate, and assign personnel in GMP and Quality Systems practices.
Monitor performance against direct labor standards to support cost-effective manufacturing.
Assist the supervisor with proper completion of departmental documentation for new and existing products.
Train and instruct employees in proper techniques, orient new employees, and communicate performance expectations, department and company rules, regulations, and procedures.
Enter data in Microsoft Excel to track production performance.
Promote continuous improvement and provide constructive feedback.
Cross-train into other functional roles as required, potentially taking over Production Materials Coordinator and/or Trainer responsibilities.