Group Leader

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package (Medical, D

Vision and 401k)

Career advancement

Sustainability Counsel

Community based outreach supporting&#x

Discounts for local vendors and events

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Group Leader to support efficient operation in the foundry production environment. Under supervision, you will help manage day-to-day activities and ensure safe, productive practices across the department.

You will lead with strong communication, lean thinking, and hands-on problem solving, coordinating staffing, audits, and paperwork while fostering teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be computer savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong conflict management and leadership skills.
• Proven record of good attendance.
• Ability to communicate well with personnel from various levels of the organization.
• Lean concepts and continuous improvement understanding.
• 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 input data accurately into information systems and customer portals.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Conflict management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Lean concepts

Data entry

Planning

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

MRP

Customer portals

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.