Group Leader Assembly

MTE Hydraulics; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MTE Hydraulics in Rockford, IL seeks a Group Leader to oversee assembly production on the assigned shift, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output.

You will train and supervise staff, schedule work, troubleshoot issues, and maintain process knowledge while upholding regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership and a proven manufacturing track record, with a focus on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Prior exceptional work experience in manufacturing is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly production operations on assigned shift.
• Communicates with supervisor and assist with needs.
• Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Ensures products are assembled, tested, and packaged correctly.
• Troubleshoots issues that arise.
• Notifies maintenance department of equipment problems.
• Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Delegation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The Group Leader will oversee and supervise production employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises production employees on the assigned shift.
• Oversees the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Works with production control on daily production needs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly production operations on assigned shift.
• Communicates with supervisor and assist with needs.
• Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Ensures products are assembled, tested, and packaged correctly.
• Troubleshoots issues that arise.
• Notifies maintenance department of equipment problems.
• Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.

Education And Experience

• Prior exceptional work experience in manufacturing is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse the production facility.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds at a time.