Job Summary – Group Leader (Manufacturing)
Manufacturing facility is seeking Group Leaders for current and future openings at its Lockport, NY facility. This onsite, full-time role involves leading teams in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations and adjust plans as needed
- Drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance (SPQRCE focus)
- Lead teams, manage performance, resolve conflict, and drive accountability
- Oversee production, quality inspections, problem-solving, and built‑in‑quality initiatives
- Manage change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Loud, non–climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Standing/walking for long periods; lifting up to 40 lbs periodically
- Bending, kneeling, climbing, operating equipment, and using PPE required
- Rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) with frequent weekend work (up to 7 days as needed)
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of managerial experience
- Experience leading people, solving complex problems, and making decisions
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-management skills
- Basic computer skills (email, Word, typing)
- Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends
- Military background is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CIP), TIP
- Automotive or manufacturing experience
- Union environment supervision
- Supply Chain or Quality experience
- Built‑in‑Quality initiatives, DFSS/Red X certification
- Knowledge of timekeeping systems
