Group Leader

Lift-All Company, Inc

Job Description

Position Title: Group Leader Department: As Assigned

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Effective Date: June 2019

Reports to: Plant Manager or Assistant Plant Manager

Group Leader 2nd shift Manufacturing and Warehouse

Lift-All Company, a national manufacturer of material handling products, located in N Las Vegas, NV has an exciting opportunity to join our team on 2nd shift. Duties consist of providing leadership and direction to the team of employees in our Production, Shipping, Packing and Receiving departments of our manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with a diverse group of 15 or more individuals, directing the individuals to be efficient, productive and Quality driven. This individual must be proactive and able to identify inefficiencies within the department and correct them without constant direction.

This position is a hands-on position whereas some of the essential duties of the group leader are to print, cut, and mark webbing material based on manufacturing specifications. In addition to those duties, they may be required to process and pack orders, load/unload trucks, pull and stage inventory for production, and palletize shipments for outbound orders. In addition to working in the Shipping/Receiving Department, this position provides oversight for all manufacturing areas in the plant and includes Web, Tuflex and Auto Equipment functions.

The hours for this position are:

2nd Shift Monday through Friday 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Overtime as required. This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay.

Skills and Requirements include:

1. HS diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or shipping/warehouse department.

2. Two (2) years prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred along with a working knowledge of:

a. shipping and warehouse

b. use of automated equipment

c. use of computers for keyboarding, data entry and retrieval of information

3. Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.

4. Experience with Epicor or other MRP software a plus.

5. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.

6. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

7. Previous Fork-Lift experience preferred. (Sit-down & Reach Truck)

8. Experience with Lean Principles preferred.

9. Inventory Control experience a plus.

Lift-All Company provides a competitive pay and benefits package including Paid Time Off, 401K, health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Send your salary requirements along with a resume in Microsoft Word format.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

A full job description follows:

Position Title: Group Leader

Position Summary: Provide leadership to the employees in the department to manufacture a quality product to meet and exceed customer expectations. Perform all duties necessary to produce in accordance with company methods, standards, policies and procedures. Oversee production schedule, training and coach all employees assigned to the department or shift.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to demonstrate understanding of company documents such as safety rules, work instructions, etc. Ability to verbally communicate work instructions and expectations with co-workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Uses computer and manufacturing software program to issue materials, print and assign work orders and review daily production orders for the department and to plan, organize, direct, follow up and coordinate equipment and employee resources to meet or exceed customer expectations. Responsible for shift activities to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee breaks & lunches, back-up for absent employees and shift change over.

2. Work in the department as a team member to cut and mark web products per manufacturing specifications to achieve or exceed production, quality standards and goals.

3. Plan, coordinate, schedule and communicate activities with various departments and shifts to meet production schedules and ship dates.

4. Provide recommendations to manager for personnel related issues, including hiring, employee performance, disciplinary actions, and employee relations. Resolve issues/concerns and provide answers to employee questions.

5. Provide coaching, training and feedback on performance for department employees.

6. Attend and participate in production planning meetings and training sessions.

7. Participate in annual performance appraisal process by completing appraisals and meeting with employees to review the performance appraisal.

8. Work in the department as a team member to produce products per manufacturing specifications to achieve or exceed the production, quality standards and goals.

9. Set up, adjust and operate machines and equipment.

10. Understand and follow established best practices, department priorities and customer requirements. Read, understand and follow the JHA’s pertaining to the department.

11. Read, interpret and understand production sheets, manufacturing manual and corresponding reports and documents.

12. Select appropriate raw materials, hardware, tools, tags and equipment necessary to produce and pack department products.

13. Follow and enforce the departments’ housekeeping and safety requirements and standards.

14. Identify and report any equipment, operational or safety problems or material deficiencies.

15. Understand and perform the Preventative Maintenance Program. Identify and report any maintenance issues on machines and equipment.

16. Move and handle materials as necessary via, stand up or sit down forklifts and pallet jack.

17. Understand and follow the company inventory system.

18. Complete all necessary reports and forms.