Group Lead 1st Shift

Power Solutions International; Darien (WI, CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Lead for their manufacturing team. In this role, you will lead a diverse group focused on completing power generation projects efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include planning operations, training team members, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and foster personal growth within a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for leadership and a strong background in panel building, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of panel building experience required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee operations of the team for project completion.
• Train employees to follow specifications and assemble parts accurately.

Skills

Panel Building Experience

Mechanical Drawing Interpretation

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Power Solutions International participates in E-Verify. We are currently not offering Sponsorship or Relocation Assistance for this role.

Under the direction of the Shift Lead the Group Lead is responsible for a team(s), consisting of members with different skill sets focused on the on-time completion of power generation projects in an efficient and effective manner, according to engineering specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of the responsible team.
• Maintains staff by interviewing, selecting, and training employees; maintaining and promoting a safe working environment; and developing personal growth opportunities for employees.
• Oversees and leads the work of employees within departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, coaching, and counseling employees, and enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Train employees to read and follow drawings, specifications, and other instructions to assemble parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Develop strategic weekly build plans and timing for production, change control, and special builds.
• Lead continuous improvement through problem solving at the shop floor level.
• Drive disciplined data driven systems and processes at the shop floor level.
• Inspect or measure work for accuracy.
• Accurately complete proper paperwork as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area organized.
• Verify and ensure that all jobs are being completed on or before scheduled deadlines.
• Verify all purchased and manufactured parts required for assigned projects.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Trainer to identify training needs and opportunities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to identify & document any project challenges and opportunities.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent GED. Associate degree is preferred.
• Must have 3-5 years of previous panel building experience.
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and other manufacturing instructions and dictate drawings into work instructions.
• Lean manufacturing background required.
• Required a good command of the English language (bilingual a plus).
• Requires lifting heavy objects.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; stand; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move drawings, files, parts, and manuals weighing up to 50 pounds, and climb ladder and/or steps to access equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

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Position Information

Company : Power Solutions International, Inc.

Position : Group Lead 1st Shift

Status : Full Time

Shift : First (Day)

Req # : 10558759

Date Posted : April 17, 2025

Location : 448 West Madison Street, Darien,
US,
WI,
53114

Job Category : Warehouse/Manufacturing

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