Group Leader Second Shift

Batesville Casket Company • Manchester, NH

12d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Group Leader provides direct supervision to production employees in manufacturing departments. The role includes scheduling and assigning work, training employees, ensuring production quality and quantity requirements are met, evaluating staffing needs, and administering safety, communication, and teambuilding programs. The Group Leader directly supervises 2–50 hourly employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct, and applicable laws. Some travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a college or university in any field, and 1 to 5 years of related manufacturing supervisory experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, such as charts and graphs, PivotTables, and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, manage, lead, and understand Lean or Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
• At least 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience managing a team of 15 to 30 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Experience and success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts, principles, and practices, including 5S, CI, Flow, PFEP, Pull Systems/Kanbans, and VSM.
• Production process troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, handling and feeling with hands, reaching, talking, hearing, occasional crouching, and occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Clearly and regularly communicate pertinent performance, work schedules, and activities to work teams.
• Facilitate 5S by keeping maps and assignment sheets current and verifying conformance to standard conditions.
• Report accidents, injuries, and near misses to the production manager, ensure documentation is completed, and track countermeasures.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactively audit the department for at-risk conditions or behaviors.
• Ensure associates follow Standard Work and Job Instructions and that products passed to the next department meet quality specifications.
• Analyze work orders to estimate labor hours and create machining schedules that meet internal and external needs.
• Calculate stock and supply requirements based on production schedules and requisition materials from storage.
• Coordinate with others in the organization to meet customer deadlines.
• Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that do not meet standards.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and work standards.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Communicate company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve efficiency.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement
• Learning and development opportunities, including onboarding, self-guided courses, and Individual Development Plans
• Engagement activities
• Community fundraising and volunteer programs; availability varies by location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager