Group Lead - 2nd Shift

 

Group Lead - 2nd Shift 
 

 

We are looking for a Group Lead - 2nd Shift for our Mequon facility. In this role you will provide general management of direct reports, providing task instructions, coordinating workflow, keeping attendance, calculating and reporting of key performance indicators. Record keeping in order to produce reports that will be used to review team performance. Group Lead my be asked to perform additional responsibilities assigned by Management when needed.

 

We offer:

 

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

 

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

• Manage a team of up to 12 direct reports.
• Establish goals to drive team-wide results, determine what is important, clarify next steps and delegate effectively to meet expectations.
• Review existing work instructions, JSA’s and operational processes and identify opportunities for improvements and update as needed.
• Leads day to day activities in the department with a focus on improving safety, OOE/OEE, productivity, on-time delivery, quality and employee engagement.
• Ensure timely completion of safety walks as directed.
• Leads daily start up shift meetings with staff to discuss daily workload, safety moments, and any departmental updates.
• Lead and communicate the HSE toolbox talk as well as KPI meetings with the team.
• Train, directs, assigns, instructs and assists Production employees and temporary workers in the department to the work instructions and JSA’s.
• Keep Production Manager informed of performance, process improvements, team member relations and unusual or anticipated problems.
• Act as a liaison to resolve discrepancies and exceptions between cross functional departments including Quality, Maintenance and Engineering.
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and a positive and professional attitude.
• Ensure accurate production reporting (KPI Reporting), Inventory reporting and Cycle counts and daily attendance keeping.
• Check and promptly respond to emails, notify maintenance as needed for issues.
• Schedule and plan workflow per customer orders and staffing.
• Ensure work instructions are up to date.
• Discuss daily work schedules with Manager and keep all communication channels open.
• Follow training instructions in time of emergency or as needed and acceptance of role during emergencies and Emergency Action Plan.
• Maintain employee’s training records.
• Performance Evaluations for direct reports.
• When there is an absence in the department, need to fill in for the day.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned by your Supervisor/Management. 

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 year’s work experience required, 2 year’s relevant experience preferred
• Possess excellent leadership and communication skills, have excellent team building skills and be able to effectively direct and train personnel
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Compliance and enforcement of Company Policies
• Supportive of Management and Company decisions
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal, written, spoken)
• Reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic
• Demonstrate ability to work as team member (both as a leader and a member)
• Ability to work in a frequently changing team environment
• Ability to