Group Lead - 1st shift, $23.55 hourly

Stanley Black & Decker; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Sedalia, MO seeks a Group Lead for 1st shift to coach a production team, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement in lean manufacturing practices.

You will monitor materials, train staff, and support daily scheduling with a focus on high performance and teamwork. The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to operate equipment, and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience and ability in using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and train production personnel to improve performance.
• Monitor and manage department supply, tooling and inventory.
• Lead by example to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Inspect finished units for conformance to quality requirements.
• Coordinate with supervision to assign tasks and monitor work.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to team members.
• Support overtime as required to meet production goals.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Manual dexterity

Quality control principles

Communication skills

Hand tools

Job description

## Group Lead - 1st shift, $23.55 hourlyApply: Sedalia, MO, United States: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-1000052891**Group Lead - 1st shift, $23.55 hourly** **Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.** It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The WorldTM. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more. **Position Summary:** The Group Leader position is responsible for assisting their team by coaching, mentoring, training personnel, department supply management and creating a positive and successful team environment. **Essential Functions:** * Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.* Take an active role in caring for the equipment to prevent breakdowns and defects and help increase overall equipment efficiency through 5S, TPM (total productive maintenance), and other Lean Manufacturing initiatives directed by the Sedalia site.* The Group Leader shall be capable of performing all the assigned operations along with meeting satisfactory performance requirements.* A Group Leader shall be capable of operating or maintaining all machines and equipment in his/her department. In addition, the Group Leader will assist in maintaining adequate supplies, materials, training, set-up, and trial runs, within the department. The Group Leader may be required to perform the duties of production in the department.* As directed by supervision, aid in controlling working assignments and monitors performance of all responsible associates to assure they meet minimum expectations.* The Group Leader shall ensure quality of product and as needed shall inspect the units for conformity to quality standards as established for the department. Inspection is to include paint quality and coverage, component defects and operation of all working parts.* Employees in this position are expected to become skilled specialists in specified work centers exercising independent judgment in the field and have a solid understanding of quality expectations. At the request of the Supervisor, Group Leaders will provide training, evaluate performance, and maintain a positive functioning team within the department. Group Leaders will also assist other team members within a broad range of work centers in a manner that best promotes the success of the Production Group.* Performs routine work in all production areas with limited supervision.* Proficient or able to grasp and later master specific inventory transactions and processes to aid in the efficient tracking of materials to a job.* Provides input for enhancing procedures and processes as part of the production leadership team.* Work with area leads or as an area lead with the goal of carrying out tasks with a high-quality level.* Work with supervisors and production leadership team to deploy production crew to accomplish daily schedule.* Assist in the development of the production team through hands on training, continuous improvement efforts, and day to day interactions.* Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations that will enhance productivity.* Additional responsibilities include good housekeeping and other assignments as directed by the Supervisor.* The Group Leader shall be able to work overtime as requested and posted by management. **Competencies:** TeamworkAdaptabilityIntegrityDependability & ReliabilityInitiative **Qualifications:** Basic computer knowledgeGood manual dexterityGood understanding of quality control principlesGood communication skills (verbal and written)Experience and ability in using hand tools**What You’ll Receive:**You’ll receive a competitive wage and a great benefits plan: * Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.* Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. *All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic* ***We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.***Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.**Who We Are**We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.**Benefits & Perks**You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.**What You’ll Also Get**Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.**Learning & Development:** Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).**Diverse & Inclusive Culture:** We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.**Purpose-Driven Company:** You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.**EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.