Group Leader

Job Summary

The Group Lead is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality performance, safety, and continuous improvement. This role leads and develops production team members while collaborating closely with cross‑functional partners to meet operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day production activities to meet delivery, quality, and revenue targets
• Train and cross-train assemblers to ensure product quality, flexibility, and operational coverage
• Adjust workloads and schedules to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery
• Manage component inventories (with support from Production Manager and Manufacturing Specialist) to prevent stock-outs while meeting lead-time goals
• Apply Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve throughput, quality control, and automation
• Meet or exceed KPIs established for assigned manufacturing lines
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant production environment
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards (including timely and complete DHRs)
• Communicate proactively with Customer Service, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, and other stakeholders
• Report daily line performance and operator productivity against established standards
• Ensure all production orders are completed by committed due dates
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and compliance with all safety procedures
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

People & Team Leadership

• Develop team strengths and capabilities through coaching and training
• Set clear goals, targets, and performance expectations
• Address conflict and performance issues constructively and professionally
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team culture

Qualifications

Required:

• 2–3 years of hands-on production management or supervisory experience
• Experience overseeing safety, quality, delivery, and cost control
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5S principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred:

• Experience with process equipment and/or instrumentation
• Experience working in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environments
• Background in regulated manufacturing industries

Personal Characteristics

• Strong integrity, credibility, and ethical standards
• Customer-focused with a competitive, results-driven mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production demands
• Proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented leader

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Initiative
• Planning & Organization
• Lean Manufacturing
• Workshop / Production Operations
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Communication & Collaboration

Direct Reports

Production team members (titles to be determined based on assignment)

Why Join Salera?

At Salaera, you’ll be part of a collaborative manufacturing team that values safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer an environment where leaders are empowered to make an impact and grow with the organization.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24