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Manufacturing Group Leader - 2nd Shift

Job in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, 35611, USA
Listing for: Onepower Consulting LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the job Manufacturing Group Leader - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY:

I. General: Under general supervision, oversees the manufacturing operations during the designated shift which includes directing Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area in the execution of the groups responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.

II. Essential Job Functions:
  • Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members.
    • Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism.
    • Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook.
    • Responsible for managing and appraising team members' job performance and recommending corrective action.
    • Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
    • Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.
  • Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule.
  • Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste.
  • Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process.
  • Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyzing production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules.
  • Direct floor activities through consistent application of the company's business practices to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations.
  • Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations
  • Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible.
  • Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.
  • Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly.
  • Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities.
  • Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues.
  • Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments need to ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost are maintained.
  • Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
  • Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc.
  • Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.
  • Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement.
  • Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities.
  • Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.
  • Lead the implementation of team members ideas and suggestions and management directed initiatives.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 4S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
  • Lead ergonomic assessments of team member workstations and implement countermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions and team member well-being.
  • Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.
  • Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.
  • Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in TS19649, ISO 9001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, and…
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