Production Group Lead

Johnson Electric Group•Vandalia, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Electric is seeking an onsite Production Group Lead in Vandalia, Ohio, for an existing position. The role guides and supports production operators in meeting safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets. It contributes to efficient production flow through manufacturing operations, process improvement, equipment setup, operator training, and compliance with quality and operational standards. The Production Group Lead maintains production documentation and work instructions, monitors scrap and rework, supports corrective actions, and participates in continuous improvement activities. The role also performs equipment setups and production operations as needed, supports new and existing part configurations, and verifies product quality before release to the next operation. Johnson Electric describes its culture as global, inclusive, diverse, and equitable, and emphasizes employee empowerment, innovation, mentorship, and opportunities to work across varied projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in Production Operator responsibilities and manufacturing processes.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, routers, and process specifications.
Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
Good mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to distinguish colors accurately when required by production or inspection processes.
Ability to work independently while effectively supporting a production team.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Previous Team Lead, Group Lead, or production leadership experience.
Experience training and developing production operators.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Gemba Kaizen methodologies.
Experience conducting time studies and analyzing production processes.
Experience developing General Work Instructions or standardized work.
Familiarity with Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation.
Experience supporting equipment setup and product changeovers.
Experience with scrap reduction, rework, and process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and support production operators in achieving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets.
Perform router markups and maintain router revisions so production documentation remains current.
Conduct time studies to support productivity and process improvements.
Create, update, and maintain General Work Instructions (GWIs).
Monitor scrap and rework and support corrective actions to reduce waste.
Identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Maintain and update product labeling programs.
Complete production documentation, including labor sheets, corrective action forms, and quality reports.
Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and identify the components required for production.
Ensure employees follow safety requirements, Lean Manufacturing principles, work instructions, and production guidelines.
Participate in Gemba Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform equipment setups and production operations as needed to support the department.
Train operators on new manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Set up and run new part configurations with minimal assistance.
Set up and operate existing part configurations according to job packets and established standards.
Verify products meet applicable quality criteria before release to the next operation.
Maintain working knowledge of machines, processes, and equipment used throughout the assigned area.
Communicate production, quality, equipment, or process concerns to appropriate team members.
Perform other related duties as assigned.