Operations Group Leader — Production & Quality

FastTek Global; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

FastTek Global in Lockport, NY seeks a Group Leader to guide teams across Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain (GSC) and drive operational excellence in manufacturing. You’ll oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote a culture of teamwork and safety focused on SPQRCE—Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment.

You will apply independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, develop new skills, and contribute to the shift toward electric and

Qualifications

• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns.
• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making.
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, typing, email, etc.).
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
• Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet business demands, including approximately two weekends per month.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience.
• Military background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity.
• Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations.

Skills

People leadership

Performance management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Computer basics

Shift work

Weekend availability

High school diploma

Managerial experience

Military background (nice to have)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Typing

Email

Job description

FastTek Global in Lockport, NY seeks a Group Leader to guide teams across Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain (GSC) and drive operational excellence in manufacturing. You’ll oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote a culture of teamwork and safety focused on SPQRCE—Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment.

You will apply independent judgment within Global Manufacturing Systems, develop new skills, and contribute to the shift toward electric and