Manufacturing Group Lead / Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Introduction

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.   

• You 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, directly or ind