Group Leader - Lean Line Production & Team Coach

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

10 company paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC is seeking a Group Leader to manage line production and the weld cell under the Production Supervisor. You will direct, train, and evaluate operators, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include scheduling, directing teams, SOP training, equipment issue escalation, 5S adherence, and comprehensive production reporting. Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1-2 years managing production processes.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to multi-task.
• Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing and team concepts.
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedule to be performed during a given day or week, by several employees within their area of responsibility and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications.
• Effectively direct and work with Line or cell team members.
• Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Observe machinery operation to detect malfunctions and report problems to maintenance for repair.
• Promotes 5S compliance by ensuring that all work areas are clean, orderly, and labeled.
• Document all employee reports and prepare all necessary paperwork including accident reports.
• Complete production reports as required.
• Provide feedback on team member performance/non-performance to Department/Area Supervisor.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson's PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Morgan Olson LLC is seeking a Group Leader to manage line production and the weld cell under the Production Supervisor. You will direct, train, and evaluate operators, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include scheduling, directing teams, SOP training, equipment issue escalation, 5S adherence, and comprehensive production reporting. Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and leadership are essential.