Group Leader - Materials

WEILER INC; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WEILER INC in Knoxville, IA is seeking a Group Leader to oversee the movement of materials and supervise a team on the shop floor.

You will instruct staff on safety, quality, and productivity standards, coordinate with other departments, and drive continuous improvement in daily operations while maintaining high accuracy and strong communication. This full-time day shift role emphasizes PPE usage and accountability for deliveries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years’ related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents.
• Ability to read measurements and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the movement of materials through assigned areas and supervise staff.
• Instruct employees on safety, quality, productivity and efficiency standards.
• Train personnel on proper PPE usage and housekeeping.
• Ensure quality deliveries and log them in Weiler Workshop.
• Coordinate with other departments to complete processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Safety training

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Weiler Workshop

Intuitive

Job description

Job Details

Location: Knoxville, IA 50138

Position Type: Full Time

Shift: Day (1st)

Summary

Under the supervision of the Area Manager, this position is responsible for leading people in the movement of materials through their designated areas. Responsible for instructing employees in safety, quality, productivity and efficiency standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Work in a safe manner at all times by following all safety guidelines.
• Ensure safe work practices in the area by all personnel: material handlers, inventory coordinators, and visitors.
• Train employees on the proper safety practices and processes of proper PPE usage, equipment usage, and good housekeeping and organization.

Quality

• Ensure quality deliveries and logging of deliveries in Weiler Workshop.
• Troubleshoot inaccurate deliveries.
• Oversee the receiving of PO receipts and ensure first article inspections.
• Ensure that quality policies and practices are followed by all personnel under their supervision.

Productivity

• Communicate production needs to area employees.
• Ensure routings are completed through entire process.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure processes are completed.

Efficiency

• Work towards improvement of daily goals of assigned work areas.
• Follow up on projects as needed to ensure project dates are being met.

Leadership

• Foster open communication from employees.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourages openness and cooperation within a group.
• Oversee and be accountable for accurate handling and delivery of parts throughout the facility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job is responsible for overseeing a designated area/department. The Group Leader assists in oversight of a designated area when the Area Manager is absent.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED Required

3 – 5 years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education required

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills with the ability to look up information (prints, BOM).

Prior experience with a computer preferred.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Reads and understands measuring devices such as a tape measure, weld fillet gauge, calipers, micrometer, a level, square, sight gages, protractor or angle finder.
• Has ability to read schematics and Weiler blueprints as needed.
• Must possess solid analytical skills.
• Ability to operate with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively utilize resources.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task due to a wide variety of daily responsibilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and resolve them effectively.
• Efficient in the use of software programs: Weiler Workshop, Intuitive, etc.