Group Leader

Job Overview

In addition to normal work assignments, group leaders work with supervisors and managers to provide departmental supervisory support.

A Day In The Life

• Direct operators in daily operations on the production floor.
• Train operators in daily routine of building products.
• Develop a working knowledge of the names and mechanical appearance of various electronic components, materials, and electronic measuring equipment:
• perform electrical set-ups from drawings and electric diagrams using various types of electronic measuring equipment.
• Accurately document information on all inspections and tests on appropriate QA reporting forms:
  • router sheets;
    time sheets;
    failure reports.
• Accurately read schematics and understand these documents.
• Interpret bills of materials, written test procedures, assembly drawings, and Engineering documentation.
• Perform simple data retrieval on a computer terminal.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks, accurately documenting all defect information on Product Failure Reports.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to resolve problems regarding test fixtures, equipment, and test procedures during prototype and released production product builds.
• Schedule runs according to priority or similar setups, within scheduling limitations.
• Assist with performance reviews and minor disciplinary actions.
• Assist in meeting manufacturing priorities. This may include making recommendations to work overtime (if production works overtime, it may be mandatory that a group leader works overtime).
• Work with other departments such as Engineering and Quality Assurance to solve problems as they arise and make supervisors aware of these situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards the company and its goals.
• Maintain confidentiality towards issues such as: performance reviews, disciplinary actions of employees in department and any sensitive information shared about subordinates (should only share information with upper management).
• Accurately maintain necessary production records.
• Assist in maintenance of process sheets.
• Assist in inventory control.
• Set up jobs as required.
• Observe Safety Policy and Procedures are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. ; previous electronics experience helpful.
• Three or more years previous assembly experience.
• Leadership ability, a clear understanding of department function
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires good hand and eye coordination, finger dexterity.
• Must be able to distinguish and identify different components/part colors.
• Mobility and ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 35lbs.

Physical Demands: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.