Group Leader 2nd Shift

Overview

For over sixty years OMEGA Engineering has been a pioneer in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sensors and instrumentation for process measurement and control. Today we offer 100,000 products for temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, data acquisition, and electric heating applications. Customers choose OMEGA for product quality, exceptional customer service, and easy on-line ordering via 24 country-specific websites.

Omega provides solutions whether off-the-shelf, configured, or custom designed.

• Contributes to production tasks on a regular basis to meet daily goals.
• Oversees production areas for the shift in the Supervisor’s absence and reports production issues to Supervisors and/or Value Stream Management as needed for assistance.
• Reviews hourly sheets, production and materials issues, and provides status information to the Supervisor; takes action to stay on schedule.
• Understands item numbers and OSK information to ensure proper assembly was performed.
• Works with Supervisor, Group Leaders, and other team members to direct employees in daily job tasks to maintain quality and OTS goals following Standard Work.
• Utilizes LDM boards to capture and highlight wins/challenges and escalates to the Value Stream Board as needed.
• Identifies productivity and process yield issues and takes appropriate action to resolve them.
• Trains, cross-trains, and works to Standard Work procedures; contributes to developing standard work where needed.
• Helps all employees understand Omega policies and procedures and raises concerns to area supervisor if violations occur.
• Monitors and tracks open demand, output, and materials using Syte Line and other methods.
• Holds daily huddles for shift handoffs to maintain communication on machine/cell performance within the area; reviews daily plan and provides updates.
• Fills in for other group leaders when needed and supports area processes as required.
• Follows Leader Standard Work database tracking for all Group Leads and works toward weekly goals as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Communicates with maintenance and engineering support as needed and anticipates future requirements for the area.
• Coordinates with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and other support functions to resolve KPI concerns within the cell.
• Participates in and leads change in all operational improvement activities.
• Prioritizes 6S safety and housekeeping policies throughout all areas.
• Ensures proper PPE is available and used when required.
• Executes end-of-shift staff and building security checks.

• Practice good communication skills and the ability to understand verbal and written instructions from various sources.
• Ability to lead, direct work of, and train others.
• Team player with the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to learn and understand dimensions on drawings.
• Mathematics skills to calculate dimensions and understand inventory levels.
• Working understanding of computers and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and handle interruptions to support operators.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.

• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

We have a strong code of ethics and emphasize honesty, integrity, respect, and cooperation as part of Omega’s culture. The work environment may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Omega is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.