SRS Distribution Inc. ยท 2 days ago
Group Leader
Williamsburg, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSRS Distribution Inc. is a manufacturing company seeking a Group Leader to oversee production operations. The role involves supervising team members, ensuring safety and quality control, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing area.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Will supervise Team Leaders and Associates and will be responsible for the overall operations of the production area
Support an annual operating plan for department to support company operation planning cycle, including capital and expense budget requirements and be accountable to operating plan and financial commitments
Lead improvements activities for quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives and will support continuous improvement
Participate in a teamwork atmosphere and contribute to various continuous improvement project activities such as defect rate(s) investigation, standardized work improvements, cost-downs or other improvement activities
Responsible for personnel planning and scheduling with an emphasis on containing overtime
Responsible for identifying training needs and development for department team members
Coordinate activities associated with new product planning and launch
Support company policies, procedures and administer those policies fairly and consistently
Responsible for ensuring standardized work procedures are properly followed
Responsible for maintaining production efficiencies and team measurables through lean manufacturing principles, human resources planning, and flexibility
Provide assistance or perform machine troubleshooting and repairs, set-ups, tool changes, preventative maintenance and routine machine checks
Facilitate good communications with team leaders and team members for establishing expectations and problem resolutions
Must be able to successfully lead and function within a team environment and be able to adapt to change
Will plan and facilitate new and existing associate training
Responsible for 5s activities
Will coordinate activities with other Group Leaders and Team Leaders from other shifts
Ensure PM schedule is followed properly and train when necessary
Must be receptive to training and performing functions in multiple areas
Responsible for line productivity, safety, quality, and other performance indicators in coordination with the Team Leader
Maintain safety and address concerns immediately
Must ensure that all safety procedures and practices are implemented and followed
Responsible for covering Team Leader absences as necessary
Must have ability and willingness to fill in online if necessary
Recognize and define problems, collect data, and develop conclusions
Communicate effectively with others using both oral and written communication skills
Assist in the development of policies and procedures
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Must have supervisory knowledge in a lean manufacturing environment
Must display leadership ability, able to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability
Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Must be able to manipulate and analyze various forms of mathematical information and data
Must have general understanding of cutting tools and materials
Must have general understanding of production control in mass-production manufacturing
Ability to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem
Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures and policies
Must possess the ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and or use proven troubleshooting methods
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Must have solid problem solving skills using a variety of statistical and root cause tools
Experience with lean production philosophy
Positive attitude to support company policies and must be able to create and maintain a high-morale environment
Must be able to adapt to change in the workplace and demonstrate flexibility with new ideas and different environments
Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary
Ability to deal with stress and emergency situations
Must be able to provide training in an effecting manner
Must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
Must be organized or follow a systematic method of performing a task
Ability to effectively present information publicly
Ability to find a solution for or to deal pro-actively with work-related problems
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate degree and/or five (5) or more years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Must have prior experience in high volume manufacturing
Must demonstrate the ability to operate all manufacturing equipment and processes in the designated area or be able to in a reasonable period of time
Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude and ability to apply mechanical principles in various troubleshooting and repair activities
Prior machine troubleshooting and repair is a must
Ability to operate computerized equipment is required
Must have working knowledge of PC applications
Will be required to attend training as necessary
Preferred
General understanding of mechanical blueprints is preferred
Three (3) plus years in supervision strongly preferred
Certificates or diplomas from an accredited college or skill center in machining or machine tool manufacturing highly desired
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Company
SRS Distribution Inc.
SRS Distribution is the fastest growing distributor of building products in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-03-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Dan Tinker
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy Goldschmeding
Chief Operating Officer - Building Products Division
Recent News
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