Group Lead, Panel & Power Assembly

Milwaukee Succeeds; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Life insurance

AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International (PSI) is seeking a Group Lead to oversee a production team focused on delivering power generation projects on schedule and to engineering specs. The role emphasizes safety, training, and effective coaching on the shop floor.

You will develop weekly build plans, drive continuous improvement, ensure accurate paperwork, and collaborate with engineering to resolve challenges. Strong reading of drawings and lean background are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Associates degree is preferred.
• Must have 3 plus years of previous panel building experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and other manufacturing instructions and dictate drawings into work instructions.
• Lean manufacturing background required.
• Proficiency in reading and using a tape measure, using basic hand tools, and operating basic power tools.
• Physical ability to stand for 10-12 hours if needed and work on hands and knees for extended periods.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders at high altitudes for extended periods.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO and its requirements.

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

Skills

Panel building

Lean manufacturing

Reading drawings

English/Spanish bilingual

ISO familiarity

Tape measure

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Tape measure

Power tools

Job description

Power Solutions International (PSI) is seeking a Group Lead to oversee a production team focused on delivering power generation projects on schedule and to engineering specs. The role emphasizes safety, training, and effective coaching on the shop floor.

You will develop weekly build plans, drive continuous improvement, ensure accurate paperwork, and collaborate with engineering to resolve challenges. Strong reading of drawings and lean background are required.