2nd shift Manufacturing Group Leader

MillerKnoll•Hildebran, NC

About The Position

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Work schedule: Mon - Thurs 3:30pm - 2am, Fridays as needed GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, coordinate day-to-day production activities to ensure goals are met. Includes such duties as making job assignments, ensuring production schedules are met, determining output requirements and coordinating production efforts with other departments. Assists and trains operators on new or existing products. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement initiatives and activities. Performs and completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. Assist Work Team Leader in day-to-day departmental operations.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
5 - 10 years of experience in a machine room environment, including CNC machining.
Knowledge of different lumber species.
Knowledge of using glue reel preferred.
Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.
Ability to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc.
Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable attendance.
Flexibility to work assignments and possible hours as business needs require.
Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.
Ability to express ideas effectively (verbally and written) with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated professionalism.
Demonstrated success in some type of leadership role.
Proven ability to resolve conflict in a team environment.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools

Responsibilities

Communicate daily team and individual performance information to the work team leader; may recommend disciplinary action.
Coordinate day-to-day department operation activities for employees and temporaries, including shift work planning, line staffing and making job assignments.
Coordinate the integration of new employees into the team to include making job assignments, job training, safety and quality training, etc.
Influence, gain commitment from and hold employees accountable.
Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to department and company safety guidelines.
Maintains flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.
Commits to meeting overtime requirements
May provide back-up support for Work Team Leader.
Monitor safety practices and quality initiatives of individuals.
Participates in improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.
Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.