Group Leader- Machining

Paylocity; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a manufacturing Operations Supervisor to direct and coordinate activities in the Manufacturing Operations department. This role manages scheduling, directs the workforce, and ensures efficient use of resources to meet production goals.

The position emphasizes coaching, training, safety compliance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on quality and adherence to company policies. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential for success in this hands-on

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in manufacturing operations.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills; good judgment.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated with computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedule and direct the work force under their direct control and interface with overall schedule needs.
• Gives broad direction in department processes.
• Efficient use of resources under their control.
• Provide organization and structure to the area of responsibility.
• Support and recognize employee needs and achievements, coaching as needed.
• Keep the lines of communication open within area of responsibility, as well as with the Team Leader and other functional activities.
• Communicate Demco policies.
• Assure the quality of products produced in their department are built correctly.
• Create an environment for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all employees understand and comply with all safe work practices established by Demco
• Ensure that all employees are properly trained and placed in jobs which match their individual skill, ability and aptitude.

Skills

Math skills

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Testing equipment

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written skills

Self-motivated

Computer knowledge

Job description

Description

Department: Manufacturing Operations

Summary: Directs and coordinates assigned manufacturing operations activities directly to the work force by performing the following primary duties.

Primary Duties:

• Maintain schedule and give direction to the work force under their direct control and interface with overall schedule needs
• Gives broad direction in department processes
• Efficient use of resources under their control
• Provide organization and structure to the area of responsibility
• Support and recognize employee needs and achievements, coaching as needed
• Keep the lines of communication open within area of responsibility, as well as with the Team Leader and other functional activities
• Communicate Demco policies
• Assure the quality of products produced in their department are built correctly
• Create an environment for continuous improvement
• Ensure that all employees understand and comply with all safe work practices established by Demco
• Ensure that all employees are properly trained and placed in jobs which match their individual skill, ability and aptitude

Position descriptions are intended to define in general terms the most significant duties of a particular position and are not all inclusive of all duties or responsibilities of individual positions. Position descriptions are not intended to exclude the possibility of temporary assignments or the alteration of existing positions.

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience:

• Requires a minimum of three years experience in manufacturing operations
• Excellent math, problem-solving skills, good judgment, good understanding of blue prints and testing equipment
• Good interpersonal, verbal communication, and written skills
• Self-motivated
• Computer knowledge