Group Leader I

Advanced Atomization Technologies Llc; Village of Clyde (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC in Clyde, NY is seeking a Group Leader I to guide a production team on daily tasks and lean improvements. You will support the Ops Leader, drive efficiency, and help meet customer due dates through teamwork and disciplined execution.

The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with opportunities to participate in audits and development planning. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year leadership in manufacturing preferred.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assigning daily tasks and lead production goals.
• Provide backup for Ops Leader and Group Leader II when needed.
• Facilitate team problem solving and meetings.
• Oversee one or more work centers and perform audits.
• Collaborate with planners and engineers to improve throughput.
• Review discrepancies and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in interviews for new hires when required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team motivation

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA Tech employee (preferred)

Tools

LEAN principles

PDCA

5S audits

Kamishibai audits

Standard Work

Job description

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Full Time Clyde, NY, US

Salary Range: $22.66 To $34.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Provides technical and/or process direction to a group of team members. Assists the Ops Leader and Group Leader II (where applicable) in assigning daily tasks, meeting team results and objectives, and sharing the team performance. Supports an environment of efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Under limited supervision and following established procedures, responsibilities may include some or all the following activities. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

• Assists in assigning trainers for new hires and cross training initiatives
• As directed by the Ops Leader and/or Group Leader II, performs daily production tasks
• As required, works as a backup for the Ops Leader and/or Group Leader II
• Assists in facilitating team problem solving and team meetings
• As directed by the Ops Leader, a Group Leader I may have oversight responsibility for a one or more work centers within a production team area
• As directed by the Ops Leader, a Group Leader I may have responsibility for maintaining the T.I.B., performing Kamishibai Audits, 5S audits, TPM’s, Standard Work Audits and Safety Audits
• Partners with planners, manufacturing engineering and quality engineering to implement changes to reduce errors, improve throughput, and ensure customer due dates are met
• Helps to ensure team achieves results, meets goals, and follows up promptly on action items and requests, which may include material availability if applicable
• Reviews discrepancies, takes corrective action, recommends alternative methods, and provides constructive feedback to the team. Follows up to ensure corrective action has been implemented.
• As required, will participate in potential new hire interviews

Lean

• A Group Leader I, must have a working concept of LEAN principles
• Actively looks for possible lean solutions to improve inefficiencies and workflow
• Assist with PDCA activities as needed

Developmental

• Assists in determining the skill level of each individual in their respective area of responsibility
• Provide input on reviews for development planning

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• An AA TECH employee for at least 1 year is preferred
• External candidates, 1 year of leadership in manufacturing preferred
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Key Competencies Include:

• Developing problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
• Encourages and is receptive to suggestions and new ideas
• Recommends new techniques, systems and procedures
• Provides clear, concise instruction. Assists in resolving technical questions, as well as team member concerns/issues. Guides team members in the decision-making process.
• Demonstrates professional behavior, good business judgment, and strong team interaction skills
• Demonstrates ability to provide motivation and enthusiasm in functional area(s) and reinforces individual and group accomplishments
• Understands daily goals for each operation in their respective area of responsibility

Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position.

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. (\