Group leader job description

The role of the Group Leader is expected to support the Conveyance team members by providing a positive work environment for team members and ensuring efficient material flow throughout the entire plant. The Group Leader uses a combination of people leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving skills, flow analysis tools and industry experience to evaluate material delivery to the line side in a JIT/Kanban sequencing process. The Group Leader will aid the department manager in designing practical routes that support 30-minute frequency delivery. The position will ensure these solutions are prepared for proper execution and final installation that results in zero downtime for lack of material.
Essential Functions (but are not limited to):
Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PE
Leads and directs activities of hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication, development of skills, resolution of concerns, and efficiency of performance.
Manages team members time and attendance and performs coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
Provides training & development to Conveyance team members in the areas of safe tugger and lift operations as required to sharpen the team s performance skills presently and in the future.
Supports production to evaluate customer needs by reviewing their current processes and material flow.
Conducts surveys to gather hard data. Areas of focus may include process time studies, physical space measurements, equipment identification and documentation, etc.
Utilizes industry experience to design material handling and delivery systems, specifying equipment and generating space design layouts.
Evaluates automated delivery solutions to provide a more efficient material flow.
Generates and supports A3 and Kaizen activity for improvements within the Conveyance department.
Aids in project management for cart and tugger design.
Works closely with automation vendors to verify solutions that meet specification requirements to meet cost savings objectives.
Creates and designs material flow that supports mixed loading design using Kanban.
Ensures systems meet all applicable company and engineering standards, policies or details.
Prepares department KPI s and monitor department performance to budget.
Regular attendance is required,
Rotating shifts and overtime as needed is required.

Step Up Your Leadership Career with a Growing Global Industry Leader Excellent training · advancement opportunities · great culture · competitive pay · great benefits If you complement your team / project leadership experience with technical savvy and strong communication skills, this position offers you several compelling opportunities. You will:

* Enjoy strong training; optical experience is preferred, but whether you have it or not, we'll set you up for success.

* Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance; this is a great role if you have management aspirations, and we are committed to hiring from within whenever possible.

* Join a collaborative, upbeat team in one of the largest optical processing facilities in the nation.

* Enjoy the stability and resources of a growing global organization -- our recent combination with Luxottica has made us the world's largest player in the eyewear industry.

* Earn a competitive wage and first rate benefits that include all you would expect as well as some pleasant surprises.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the Group Lead opportunity, you will have:
* A high school diploma or equivalent. * Five (5) to seven (7) years previous related experience and or training preferred. * One (1) year as a Lab Tech III is preferred * Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and Salesforce.com applications. * Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to lead others. *Improving Lives By Improving Sight*. Essilor of America, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of eyeglass lenses in the United States, employs more than 7,000 people and operates the largest and most comprehensive optical laboratory network in the U.S. Essilor of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, and other brands, and our products are worn by one billion people daily. Essilor has been on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Innovative Companies every year since 2010.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter:
In this pivotal role on our Manufacturing team you will work collaboratively with Supervisors and Materials Planning to determine staff requirements, prioritize work to ensure that customer deliveries are achieved, and that production plans are successfully implemented!

As a motivated and upbeat leader, you have proven leadership abilities and hands-on capability! As the Group Leader, you will take the lead and give direction to a group of operators as well as coordinate and prioritize work schedules and assign tasks. You will be the first level of escalation to resolve production issues and ensure tasks are met.

What You'll Be Doing:
• Commit to a Zero-Harm workplace and ensure Safety policies are followed.

•Timely reporting of all safety incidents.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment while interacting and motivating a team of operators to achieve People/Quality/Delivery/Cost objectives
• Ensure training and cross training on accurate procedures and operations of tools to develop operators and maintain flexibility
• Use computer to update production targets, scrap transactions, order material. Knowledge of Excel/Word/SAP
• Ensure all quality and regulatory policies are carried out
• Review/Sign Device History Records, Training records and other quality documents
• Assist your Supervisor with employee appraisals

What You'll Bring:
•High School Diploma, Associates Degree preferred.

•2-4 years’ experience.

•Able and willing to work overtime on short notice

•Demonstrates good judgment, and can balance multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.

•Be able to lift up to 40lbs.

•Work in various positions such as standing or sitting and working in repetitive jobs/assemblies.

•Lean Mfg and/or Six Sigma experience or other Process Improvement program is desirable.

• Leadership skills will be a key attribute.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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