Manufacturing Group Lead, NXE - 1st Shift

Manufacturing Group Lead / Supervisor

The Manufacturing/Production Group Leader in Wilton, CT supports Cleanroom Production operations.  This person is responsible for ensuring output of production and processes and assure a smooth transfer to Test/ Certification/ Integration Installation and Customer Support Processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Planning: Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources. Ensure progress and output at minimal cost. Solve problems, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations. 

• Output: Realize the planned output of all deliverables of Volume Production. Ensure the availability and usefulness of the means of production, in cooperation with Production Engineering.  Ensure that the level of know how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans.

• Introduction of new products: Acquire applicable know how/ information on new products and new production methods/ means of production, to support the production of ‘pilot’/ new products, prepare to assume the process on release for volume production.  

• Support: Organize all supporting processes in order to be able to realize the deliverables in time, and to ensure a fast ramp up for volume and Customer Support.

• Quality: Ensure the quality of the output of Volume Production meet full product specifications: through effective production processes and sufficient know how/training.

• Infrastructure: Ensure infrastructure to assure effective and efficient Volume Production tasks. Ensure the availability and proper use of  effective production and qualification procedures and systems.

• Cooperation: Support cooperation throughout Production by: finding solutions and improving working concepts, giving input and feedback, and supporting the execution of all tasks and a good working environment.

• Management: Ensure adequate staffing of the team to support a productive working atmosphere in order to assure flexibility. Execute hiring and performance appraisals in concert with the Group Leader. Instruct team members, plan tasks, and set priorities. Ensure proper and timely execution of all tasks. Ensure proper execution of HRM, Safety, Quality, and ISO 9000/14000 policies and procedures.

• Lean Manufacturing: Ensure incorporation of Lean Manufacturing concepts in the day to day operations. Support and promote an environment that improves efficiency by using 5S techniques, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma concepts. Facilitate continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

Working Conditions: 

• A fast paced manufacturing environment that requires leaders willing to embrace new concepts.  

• Must work comfortably in a cellular manufacturing environment that utilizes Lean Manufacturing concepts and be able to coordinate with others for job accomplishment.  

• Must provide an accurate shift status in writing daily.  

Education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s Degree preferred with Business or manufacturing operations.  Minimum of a high school diploma required.

• At least 5 + years in production/manufacturing challenging technical environment with at least 2+ years of experience in a leadership capacity including direct or indirect people management. Preference for more leadership experience.

• Know How of Production Management and Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Techniques.

• Must have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.

• Must have a strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.  

• Previous work within SAP / ERP including reporting is strongly preferred. 

• Business Engineering background preferred

• Enterprising, flexible, analytical.

• Social skills to communicate at several levels, team builder, customer oriented.

• Climate Controlled Cleanroom Environment. Constant 72℉ - Must be able to work in Full PPE (Full Gown, mask, gloves, & Booties).

• Must be willing to work hours needed to support 1st shift and Compressed Work Week operations and cover weekends on a quarterly rotation.

Skills

• Ability to observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.  

• Ability learn and apply new information or skills. 

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professio