Refrigeration Group Leader

Overview

Who we are ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Description

ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission

We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We re looking for a Refrigeration Assembly Group Leader to join our Refrigeration Department. If you re seeking a role with an awesome benefits package, a 4-day work week with some Friday overtime, and no mandatory weekend work, this could be for you! Work in a clean environment and discover opportunities for advancement.

Working Schedule: 6:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Thursday with some Friday OT required.

• Performs preventative maintenance on department equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitors and updates KPIs to track progress and identify areas of improvement.
• Creates and maintains detailed written instructions for standard work processes.
• Reviews engineering schematics/drawings for accuracy.
• Facilitates daily group meetings.
• Determines daily work assignments to ensure efficient workflow.
• Enforces the use of standardized work procedures and work standards.
• Responds to workstation Andon, solves immediate problems.
• Inspects finished assemblies and sends to rework/repair if necessary.
• Drives continuous improvement by addressing first time quality (FTQ) issues and preventing recurrence.
• Verifies labor tracking for team members and processes timecards.
• Checks Kanban parts and verifies that tags are turned in.
• Enforces safety rules and company policies.
• Updates and maintains the training matrix.
• Submits requests to Purchasing for manufacturing supplies and tools needed for the department.
• Determines the labor required for the department and participates in the interview process.
• Conducts employee performance reviews, administers disciplinary action when necessary, and approves employee vacation requests.
• Regular physical attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Some college education is preferred.

Skills And Experience

• Must have proven experience leading and managing teams.
• Basic computer skills required, must be able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email).

Competencies

• Problem Solving:
  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Leadership:
  Sets clear goals and expectations, inspires and motivates team members, provides constructive feedback, delegates tasks effectively, and leads by example.
• Teamwork:
  Fosters collaboration and cooperation, recognizes and leverages individual strengths, builds team cohesion and effectively manages conflict.
• Organization:
  Prioritizes tasks and manages deadlines, efficiently allocates resources, and maintains clear project documentation.
• Adaptability:
  Responds to changing circumstances and priorities, embraces new ideas, and is flexible in approach.
• Communication:
  Exhibits clear and concise verbal and written communication, active listening skills, effective presentation skills, and open and transparent communication.
• Quality:
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security:
  Observes safety and security procedures; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Performance Management:
  Sets clear performance expectations for each team member and provides regular and constructive feedback on performance.
• Confidentiality:
  Handles sensitive information responsibly and discreetly.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Actively seeks out opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regular use of ladders at elevated heights, harness use as required.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific…