Group Leader - Lean Ops, Safety & Team Growth

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, 401

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability initiatives

Community outreach programs

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Group Leader to assist with the efficient operation of the foundry department. You will lead day-to-day activities, train staff, and ensure safety and quality are prioritized.

You'll coordinate with supervisors, manage workloads, and maintain performance metrics. A high school diploma is required, with strong computer and MS Office skills, plus knowledge of SAP and MRP preferred. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be computer savvy.
• SAP knowledge a plus.
• Conflict management and leadership skills required.
• Proven record of good attendance.
• Ability to communicate well with personnel from various levels of the organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Understanding of lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Safely use material handling equipment such as fork trucks.
• Ability to read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading.
• Ability to accurately input data into information systems and customer portals.
• Ability to communicate with customers and subcontractors.
• Must be a good planner.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust daily tasks accordingly.
• Must be able to work in both team and independent environments.
• Knowledge of MRP and web-based Customer System is an asset.
• Must be willing to learn.
• Must be able to talk to employees using soft skills and keep them motivated and accountable.
• Must be accurate on inputting data on received and delivered shipments.
• Must Keep Safety, Production and Quality as top priorities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making ability regarding day-to-day operations and can successfully run the department in the absence of the supervisor.
• Actively contribute toward a safe environment.
• Cross train personnel and recommend skill development to achieve departmental goals.
• Minimize conflict within the department and encourage open lines of communication, treating staff fairly, fostering team spirit, and maintaining professionalism.
• Delegate work effectively and prioritize ongoing projects to achieve results.
• Complete audits, safety talks, pre-shift meetings, production reports and other paperwork.
• Maintain knowledge of all equipment in the area and fill in for absences as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAP

Conflict management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Lean / CI

Data entry

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MRP

Web-based Customer System

Job description

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Group Leader to assist with the efficient operation of the foundry department. You will lead day-to-day activities, train staff, and ensure safety and quality are prioritized.

You'll coordinate with supervisors, manage workloads, and maintain performance metrics. A high school diploma is required, with strong computer and MS Office skills, plus knowledge of SAP and MRP preferred. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.