Group Leader

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability program

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Group Leader to help operate the foundry department under supervision. You will supervise daily activities, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Job requires strong planning, data entry, and coordination with multiple levels within the organization. This role supports productivity, quality, and timely production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be computer savvy.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Conflict management and leadership skills required.
• Proven record of good attendance.
• Ability to communicate well with personnel from various levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Understanding of lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Safely use material handling equipment such as fork trucks.
• Ability to read forms like invoices, parts orders, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Accurate data input into information systems and customer portals.
• Ability to communicate with customers and subcontractors.
• Must be a good planner.
• Must be flexible and adaptable daily.
• Team and independent work capability.
• Knowledge of MRP and web-based customer systems is a plus.
• Willing to learn.
• Motivate and hold staff accountable with soft skills.
• Data accuracy in shipment docs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making ability regarding day-to-day operations and can successfully run the department in the absence of the supervisor.
• Actively contribute toward a safe environment.
• Cross-train personnel and recommend skill development to achieve departmental goals.
• Minimize conflict and maintain professionalism and credibility.
• Delegate work, manage ongoing projects and prioritize demands.
• Complete audits, safety talks, pre-shift meetings, production reports and paperwork.
• Familiar with all equipment in the area; fill in for absences as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer savvy

SAP knowledge

Leadership

Attendance

Communication

MS Office

Lean concepts

Forklift

Reading forms

Data entry

Customer liaison

Planning

Flexibility

Team oriented

Soft skills

Shipping data accuracy

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Group Leader

Job Summary

With direction from the Supervisor, assist with efficient operation of the department.

Responsibility

• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making ability regarding day-to-day operations and can successfully run the department in the absence of the supervisor.
• Actively contribute toward a safe environment.
• Effectively cross train personnel and recommend skill development to achieve departmental goals.
• Minimize conflict within the department and encourage open lines of communication, treating all staff fairly, fostering team spirit, and maintaining an air of professionalism and credibility.
• Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through proper delegation of work, control over ongoing projects and prioritizing demands.
• Complete audits, safety talks, pre-shift meetings, production reports and other paperwork as necessary.
• Working knowledge of all equipment in the assigned area. Fill in for absences as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience

• Must be computer savvy.
• SAP knowledge a plus.
• Conflict management and leadership skills required.
• Proven record of good attendance.
• Ability to communicate well with personnel from various levels of the organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Understanding of lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Safely use material handling equipment such as fork trucks.
• Ability to read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading.
• Ability to accurately input data into information systems and customer portals.
• Ability to communicate with customers and subcontractors.
• Must be a good planner.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust daily tasks accordingly.
• Must be able to work in both team and independent environments.
• Knowledge of MRP and web-based Customer System is an asset.
• Must be willing to learn.
• Must be able to talk to employees using soft skills and keep them motivated and accountable.
• Must be accurate on inputting data on received and delivered shipments.
• Must Keep Safety, Production and Quality as top priorities.

Working Conditions

Foundry Production Environment.

Linamar does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B) for this position, nor will it in the future. Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.