The machine shop group leader will manage the machine shop floor which includes managing work orders, coordinating machine repairs and running basic machine shop equipment.
Responsibilities:
• Maintains a safe and positive work environment.
• Manages the machine shop by keeping track of work orders (monitoring and pushing them through as needed)
• Helps set priorities for which work orders are worked first
• Deals with machine shop repairs by coordinating with vendors
• Contributes to production in the machine shop
• Responsibilities will also include shifting resources for efficient production, communicating with the team and leaders about work order statuses, and serving as point person for questions or problems that arise
• Recommends changes in methods or procedures, helping to define and improve standard work and efficiency
• Contributes to preparation of performance appraisals for respective team members in conjunction with the operations manager
• Helps to maintain accurate attendance records – Contact person for call-ins. Ensure that team members are at workstations ready to work at specified work time.
• Willing to attend all Leadership training assigned.
Skills/Knowledge:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people and personality types.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with different types of internal and external clients and conflict resolution.
• Ability to present, communicate and leverage ideas to internal and external clients.
Experience:
- 5+ years managing a machine shop.
