Group Leader

Mack Technologies, Inc.; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mack Technologies, Inc. in Westford, MA is seeking a Production Lead to organize and direct the production team to meet the daily build schedule on a specific product line.

You will drive daily stand-up meetings, train new hires, coordinate with engineering, ensure product quality and ISO compliance, monitor line performance, and coach staff for improved efficiency.

The role emphasizes labor optimization, reducing overtime, and sustaining safe, clean work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of workmanship standards and Lean/CI methodologies.
• Ability to lead and motivate employees.
• Basic computer skills and good organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily Stand Up meetings and organize the daily build schedule for the line.
• Train new hires and monitor according to skill set.
• Cross functional interface with engineering and ensure ISO procedures.
• Maintain quality and WIP accuracy; monitor line efficiency and bottlenecks.
• Coach and develop team, optimize labor and reduce OT.

Skills

Line leadership

Lean/CI knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Training capability

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMLs

Part Metering

Job description

To organize and direct the production team to meet the daily build schedule on a specific product or line.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive daily “Stand Up” meetings for line(s), monitor and organize daily build schedule for specific production line or work cell and brief cross functional teams.
• Train new hires and monitor according to skill set.
• Cross functional interface with engineering.
• Ensure process provides top quality product in accordance with the customer’s specifications.
• Monitor production-lines to ensure uninterrupted work flow and anticipate potential bottlenecks.
• Understand and follow all applicable ISO and job specific procedures.
• Responsible for the accuracy of work-in-process.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of work area and surrounding work space.
• Assess and align employee skills to function.
• Ensure line efficiency and provide records on exceptions.
• Control, document and process to MRB non-conforming material.
• Ensure process and quality issues are documented and communicated through the established channels.
• Identify resource gaps in department and manage strategic counter measures.
• Coordinate and ensure maintenance schedules are met as required.
• Assist in trend failure analysis of production failures.
• Ability to interface with customers when needed.
• Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.
• Optimize labor force with an emphasis on efficiency and reduced OT.
• Manage, Coach, and develop promising talent on team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of workmanship standards
• Experience with AMLs and Part Metering preferred
• Ability to lead and motivate employees. Background in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Direct knowledge of the functional responsibilities and technical skills of employees in group.
• Good organizational skills.
• Capable of performing job function utilizing written procedures, verbal instructions and visual aids.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.