Group Leader II - 3rd shift

Position Summary: 
Assigns daily tasks, shares team performance and customer expectations, and provides technical and or process direction to a group of team members. Assists Ops Leader in meeting team results as well as team objectives. Supports an environment of efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Under limited supervision and following established procedures, responsibilities may include some or all the following: 

• Typically performs hands-on, functional responsibilities of the shift. Fills the role of “backup” of the Operations Leader to assist with priority jobs. 
• Assists in facilitating team problem solving and team meetings, as required.
• Partners with planners, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering to implement changes to reduce errors, improve throughput and ensure customer due dates are met. 
• Helps to ensure team achieves results, meets goals, and follows up promptly on action items and requests, which may include material availability if applicable. Tracks the productivity of the team. 
• Reviews discrepancies, takes corrective action, recommends alternative methods, and provides constructive feedback to the team. Follows up to ensure corrective action has been implemented. 
• May be required to fill-in for other group leaders as necessary. 
• May be required to attend meetings on behalf of the op’s leader.
• As required, performs daily production tasks.
• As directed by the Ops Leader, a Group Leader II may be used as a trainer for assembly and test operations.
• As directed by the Ops Leader, a Group Leader II may have responsibility for maintaining the T.I.B., performing Kamishibai Audits, 5S audits, TPM’s, Standard Work audits and Safety Audits.
• As required, will participate in potential new hire interviews.
• Perform safety investigations and corrective actions.

Lean

• A Group Leader II must actively lead teams in implementing lean concepts and ensures follow through on actions.
• Actively looks for possible lean solutions to improve inefficiencies and workflow. 

Developmental

• Assists in determining the skill level of each individual on the team and provides/coordinates developmental training to increase team members’ job knowledge and abilities.
• Assist Ops Leader on reviews, development plans and goal setting.
• Assists ops leader with follow up on progress of development goals. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Group Leader I preferred.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be an AA TECH employee for at least 2 years preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Maintain qualification in one or more of the production operations in their area of responsibility. 

Key Competencies Include:

• Encourages and is receptive to suggestions and new ideas. 
• Recommends new techniques, systems and procedures.
• Provides clear, concise instruction. Assists in resolving technical questions, as well as team member concerns/issues. Guides team members in the decision-making process. 
• Demonstrates professional behavior, good business judgment, and strong team interaction skills. 
• Demonstrates ability to provide motivation and enthusiasm in functional area(s) and reinforces individual and group accomplishments. 
• Understands daily goals for each operation.

Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position. 

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position requires successful completion of all other duties assigned by management.