Group Leader

ZOLL Medical•Pawtucket, RI

4d•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 supports equitable work distribution, effective use of personnel, material availability and accountability, workflow continuity, product quality, and compliance with GMP and Quality Systems practices. The position also tracks production performance in Microsoft Excel, contributes to continuous improvement, and may cross-train into other functional roles, including Production Materials Coordinator or Trainer.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
More than five years of electromechanical assembly skills.
Excellent supervisory and communication skills.
Ability to use email, the Internet, Microsoft Office, and Agile proficiently.
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.
Intermediate English language skills.
Intermediate Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Direct assembly-group activities to complete the master production schedule.
Distribute work equitably and maximize the effective use of available personnel.
Coordinate releases and check material availability; identify shortages and problem areas for corrective action and help maintain materials accountability.
Monitor workflow, investigate and correct delays, refer problems to the next higher level when appropriate, and reassign personnel as necessary.
Establish and maintain acceptable quality levels for assigned products.
Train, motivate, and assign personnel on 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 and orient new employees to performance standards, 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 assuming Production Materials Coordinator and/or Trainer responsibilities.