Group Leader- Days

Norwood Medical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition assistance after 6 months

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

Norwood Medical in Dayton, OH seeks a Manufacturing Team Lead to guide a focused group through project execution and continuous improvement. You will mentor staff, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced medical device environment.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a thorough understanding of manufacturing principles. Eligible candidates will have a reliable attendance record and a readiness to work overtime

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading teams with training, mentorship, and performance guidance.
• Ability to read, write, and conduct business in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned team by providing guidance, training, mentorship, and support to ensure successful execution of projects and goals.
• Delegate, monitor, and audit tasks for direct reports, ensuring resources are available to complete projects.
• Collaborate with manager on full employment cycle of direct reports including career development and performance feedback.
• Escalate area and/or personnel issues to manager or appropriate department.
• Troubleshoot technical issues for direct reports as needed.
• Adhere to safety practices and support safety-related activities.
• Ensure projects comply with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820 and other requirements.
• Provide project updates to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Leadership competencies

Job description

Brief Description

At Norwood Medical, the work you do matters.

Every precision component we manufacture plays a role in helping surgeons perform procedures that improve and save lives around the world. From robotic-assisted surgery to minimally invasive medical technologies, our products are trusted in operating rooms where quality and precision make a difference.

Whether you're beginning your manufacturing career or looking to grow your CNC skills, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced team members, work with advanced equipment, and build a rewarding future in medical device manufacturing.

If you're motivated, dependable, and eager to learn, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead and manage assigned team by providing guidance, training, mentorship, and support to ensure successful execution of assigned projects and goals.
• Delegate, monitor, and audit tasks for assigned team of direct reports including ensuring resources are provided and available to complete projects.
• Collaborate with manager on full employment cycle of direct reports including career development, performance feedback, succession planning, employee engagement, and creating a strong culture of innovation and learning.
• Escalate area and/or personnel issues to manager or to appropriate department.
• Troubleshoot technical issues for direct reports as needed.
• Adhere to all safety practices and support safety related activities.
• Ensure projects are in compliance to ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820 and other requirements.
• Provide project updates and report-outs to management.
• Performs work as assigned by manager.

Skills

• Ability to lead a team within technical scope.
• Experience in relevant technical expertise.
• Able to work with cross functional teams.
• Knowledge manufacturing principles.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on both technical and leadership challenges.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies.

What You Bring

• Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least eight consecutive months in previous employment. Top Candidates will have: working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
• Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
• Communication: Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected. Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Thoroughness: The ability to properly perform quality checks; Focus on accuracy to provide our customers with the best possible experience; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform a variety of clerical functions as needed and understand basic math.

What You Will Get

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting last day of the month.
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 9 paid holidays.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing advice. personal and group therapy, etc.
• College tuition assistance program available after 6 months of employment.
• A safety focused workplace.
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Norwood.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Health Lifestyle programs.
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts.
• Career development.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Norwood:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening

Norwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Norwood is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers understand what we make matters.