Group Leader, Customizing 3rd Shift

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Group Leader Production Customizing for the 3rd shift in Danbury, CT. You will lead the Customizing Assembly Department, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and manage staffing and priorities with minimal supervision.

You will coach staff, plan production activities, coordinate with other departments, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with SAP transactions and records. A degree plus leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or Group Leader experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees in accordance with Belimo's leadership principles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
• Lead shift operations with minimal direct supervision and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

The Group Leader Production Customizing, 3rd Shift is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of the Customizing Assembly Department during third-shift operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery objectives are achieved. This position reports directly to the Manager, Customizing and is accountable for departmental performance, employee development, process compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Group Leader must be capable of making independent operational decisions, solving problems effectively, and managing priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees in accordance with Belimo's leadership principles and management guidelines.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Establish performance goals and operational targets aligned with departmental and company objectives.
• Promote employee engagement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction during third-shift operations, ensuring employees have the support and resources necessary to meet production goals.
• Make independent operational decisions to address production, staffing, quality, and material-related challenges.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to meet customer requirements while maintaining quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
• Coordinate assembly operations to ensure efficient production of subassemblies and finished products.
• Ensure proper inspection, labeling, packaging, and shipment preparation of products.
• Trigger production and rework orders based on material availability and production priorities.
• Establish detailed capacity plans and workforce schedules to support production demands.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, and other departments regarding customer orders and schedule changes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and compliance with inventory policies.
• Support material flow and inventory management activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Process production transactions, including posting and backflushing of sales and production orders in SAP.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, training, and quality records.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, documentation requirements, and operational standards.
• Identify production issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and employee engagement.
• Maintain and improve training programs, work instructions, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Ensure that machinery, equipment, workstations, and department assets are properly maintained.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support and participate in safety initiatives, audits, and compliance activities.
• Analyze production challenges and implement timely solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Effectively balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Prioritize competing demands and adapt to changing business needs.
• Escalate critical issues appropriately while exercising sound judgment and accountability.
• Lead shift operations with minimal direct supervision while maintaining alignment with company objectives.

Required Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or Group Leader experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic production environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production requirements and business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and shifts.
• Commitment to employee development, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship such as H1B, TN, E-3, STEM OPT.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,000 - $90,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 10% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo