Gentex
manufacturing
ProductionGroupLeader
“Production Group Leader 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. meeting production requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
producing high-quality products; meeting production requirements; practicing continuous improvement; 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 while maintaining a high level of product quality required by the customer
Industry & Context.
Conceptual thinking; Analytical thinking; Diagnostic Information gathering; Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective; Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach; Identifying the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information
Promote physical, emotional, and professional safety of all team members, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven leadership 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
meeting production requirements
practicing continuous improvement
Managing 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 including recordkeeping
training/development and managing performance
Communicate the company’s policies and objectives and interface between the employees and the company
demonstrate and coach commitment to continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices utilizing 5S
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
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 processes
Handle disciplinary actions of team members according to company policy and with the assistance of Human Resources
Develop working knowledge of all workstations within the manufacturing area
Other duties as assigned
Complying with all Company policies and procedures
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; cross-functional teams; interface between the employees and the company; Interface with other departments on the production groups’ behalf; Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and processes; Works with staff to strengthen the team; Leads by example; Goes beyond the expected to ensure the success of all involved
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
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