Gentex
manufacturing
ProductionGroupLeader|2ndShift
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“Production Group Leader | 2nd Shift at Gentex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Develop work teams dedicated to producing high-quality products. Meet production requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
producing high-quality products; meeting production requirements; practicing continuous improvement; managing the business of the assigned manufacturing area with regards to people, safety, quality, delivery and cost; Ownership and communication of departmental key performance indicators (KPIs); ensure that company quality standards and customer requirements are met; Plan production to meet customer demands; maintaining a high level of product quality
Industry & Context.
Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.; Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.; Diagnostic Information gathering - Identifying the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information.
Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace., Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven leadership experience, 2 - 4-year degree in a related field and/or equivalent relevant experience
Nice to Have
Management experience preferred, Experience working in a manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
Develop work teams dedicated to producing high-quality products
Meet production requirements
Practice continuous improvement
Manage the business of the assigned manufacturing area with regards to people
and professional safety of all team members
Provide resources and remove barriers allowing teams to be effective
Lead and manage a team of direct reports
Communicate the company’s policies and objectives
Interface between the employees and the company
demonstrate and coach commitment to continuous improvement
Demonstrate technical knowledge of current and new equipment and/or processes
Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams regarding the concentration and execution of corrective actions
Ownership and communication of departmental key performance indicators (KPIs)
Create a positive working environment
Interface with other departments on the production groups’ behalf
Plan production to meet customer demands
Maintain a high level of product quality
Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and processes
Handle disciplinary actions of team members
Develop working knowledge of all workstations within the manufacturing area
Other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams regarding the concentration and execution of corrective actions; Interface with other departments on the production groups’ behalf; Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and processes
Communication Scope
Communicate the company’s policies and objectives; Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
Full Job Description
You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. **_POSITION OVERVIEW_** The purpose of the Production Group Leader I position is to develop work teams dedicated to producing high-quality products, meeting production requirements, and practicing continuous improvement. This role is responsible for managing the business of the assigned manufacturing area with regards to people, safety, quality, delivery and cost. ** _WHAT YOU’LL DO_** * Promote physical, emotional, and professional safety of all team members. Provide resources and remove barriers allowing teams to be effective. * Lead and manage a team of direct reports including recordkeeping, time-tracking, training/development and managing performance. * Communicate the company’s policies and objectives and interface between the employees and the company. * Emphasize, demonstrate and coach commitment to continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices utilizing 5S, 8 Forms of Waste, etc. * Demonstrate technical knowledge of current and new equipment and/or processes in order to support their development and optimization. * Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams regarding the concentration and execution of corrective actions by identifying the root cause (5 Why’s, 8D’s). * Ownership and communication of departmental key performance indicators (KPIs). * Create a positive working environment, which eliminates fear and intimidation and fosters team growth and professionalism. * Interface with other departments on the production groups’ behalf to ensure that company quality standards and customer requirements are met. * Plan production to meet customer demands while maintaining a high level of product quality required by the customer. * Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and
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