1st Shift Group Leader - Assembler

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 1st Shift Group Leader - Assembler to lead a dynamic team on the shop floor. This role involves ensuring effective training and onboarding of new employees, overseeing daily operations, and developing essential safety skills. With a focus on leadership and technical aptitude, you will rotate through various departments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a collaborative environment for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience in a team lead role.
• Experience with health and safety management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper training and onboarding of new hires.
• Manage paperwork flow and department policies.
• Develop skills for conducting accident investigations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Training and Development

Machining/Assembly Background

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

ERP/MRP Software

Timekeeping Software

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• Work on the shop floor with daily work area assignment that are determined by Plant Managers based on business need.
• Ensure the proper training and onboarding of new hires and new employees within their department.
• Complete rotations under different supervisors, areas, shifts, and departments to ensure a well-rounded experience.
• Work on every part of the line and learn from all supervisors and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Job Skill Checklist
• Complete Supervisor tasks under the supervision of a supervisor while receiving feedback.
• Responsible for seeking out subject matter experts, when necessary, to ensure line item sign-off
• Attend one coaching session per week with a member of the Mentorship team.
• Responsible for bringing a challenge or challenges they have encountered to each session to workshop with the mentorship team.
• Complete all items on the Job Skill Checklist signed off.
• Learn each section of the line.
• Learn from indirect departments including but not limited to: Human Resources, Material Control, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Purchasing, IT, and Quality.
• Learn the knowledge, skills, and ability of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Understand the Cardinal Safety Rules, the purpose of the Safety Committee, and who is apart of the Safety Committee.
• Develop the skills to be able to conduct an accident investigation.
• Develop the skills to be able to conduct a Job Hazard Analysis.
• Develop the skills to be able to conduct a 5-Why Analysis.
• Manage paperwork flow, department policies, and procedures.
• Learn how to track absenteeism and time keeping.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work on the shop floor with daily work area assignment that are determined by Plant Managers based on business need.
• Ensure the proper training and onboarding of new hires and new employees within their department.
• Complete rotations under different supervisors, areas, shifts, and departments to ensure a well-rounded experience.
• Work on every part of the line and learn from all supervisors and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Job Skill Checklist
• Complete Supervisor tasks under the supervision of a supervisor while receiving feedback.
• Responsible for seeking out subject matter experts, when necessary, to ensure line item sign-off
• Attend one coaching session per week with a member of the Mentorship team.
• Responsible for bringing a challenge or challenges they have encountered to each session to workshop with the mentorship team.
• Complete all items on the Job Skill Checklist signed off.
• Learn each section of the line.
• Learn from indirect departments including but not limited to: Human Resources, Material Control, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Purchasing, IT, and Quality.
• Learn the knowledge, skills, and ability of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Understand the Cardinal Safety Rules, the purpose of the Safety Committee, and who is apart of the Safety Committee.
• Develop the skills to be able to conduct an accident investigation.
• Develop the skills to be able to conduct a Job Hazard Analysis.
• Develop the skills to be able to conduct a 5-Why Analysis.
• Manage paperwork flow, department policies, and procedures.
• Learn how to track absenteeism and time keeping.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors. This program is a minimum of six months consecutively. This program may be cancelled or modified as necessary by the company. Participants may withdraw from the program at any time and return to their previous pay grade. If a participant withdraws from the program voluntary or involuntarily, they will not be eligible to reapply for six months after their withdrawal date.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Must currently be a team lead with 6 consecutive months of experience within a team lead role immediately preceding the program
• Experience with a health and safety management system (e.g.: VPP) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prepare/plan for what is coming (30 days, 60 days, etc.)
• Experience using ERP/MRP and timekeeping software in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in training and development preferred
• Machining/assembly background
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• An ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Experience in measuring performance to goals and standards. Preferred
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations
• Basic computer skills

• Core Competencies:
• Technical Aptitude
• Leadership
• Responsibility
  

Training

• 30-minute Orientation
• Six months of training on assignments based on the skill matrix.
• Six months of training based on Job Skill Check

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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