L-Group Leader - 3rd Shift

KITO CROSBY•Longview, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crosby Group is the world leader in the heavy lift industry, setting the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise. We are committed to exceeding customer expectations through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier support, and a value-added distribution channel. We are seeking candidates to invest in and develop their talents and leadership. As part of the Crosby team, you will support channel partners and end users globally in mission-critical applications across renewable power, space exploration, national defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.

Requirements

5 years in manufacturing experience.
3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma/GED required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a union workforce.

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises, and coordinates machining, forging, welding, painting, and/or assembly operations.
Supervises a crew of 20 to 30+ team members involved in the production/finishing/assembly of the Company’s products.
Ensures crew is performing their jobs in a safe manner and using appropriate PPE; conducts monthly inspections of work centers and participates in safety meetings; conducts investigations of accidents and/or incidents.
Responsible for quality, quantity, economical manufacturing costs, meeting production schedules, proper use of material, and efficient workflow consistent with manufacturing objectives and profit goals.
Organizes and assigns work to crewmembers to utilize available skills, knowledge, experience, man-hours, machines, and tooling to optimize production costs and quality workmanship.
Analyzes and diagnoses machining and tooling problems, machine malfunctions, etc., to expedite and coordinate corrective procedures and prevent excessive downtime and interrupted schedules; coordinates maintenance activities with the Maintenance department.
Provides instructions and guidance to team members, and maintains close watch over setup procedures, machining operations, finishing work, and/or assembly procedures.
Coordinates inspection and quality control activities with the QA department to ensure finished goods meet Company and customer standards; completes corrective action request forms if there is a problem to be corrected.
Provides information and coordinates with engineering, production, scheduling, purchasing, etc., to assist with and/or implement new programs related to work simplification, cost reduction, new tooling and methods, man-hour planning, scheduling, machine repair, and maintenance.
Expedites hot orders and redirects resources and personnel to meet shipment dates.
Coordinates with Production Control and dispatchers on workflow and order sequence.
Interviews external candidates and conducts job visits, making recommendations on employment.
Coordinates with Purchasing on the requisition of tools and supplies.