PURPOSE OF POSITION
Leads a specific work group performing manufacturing activities within the plant. This includes leadership responsibility for all team members with emphasis on mentoring training and developing. This position does not have the authority to hire / fire / discipline co-workers or peers. The WGL is responsible for supporting Company objectives programs and policies. Also includes production responsibilities and expediting daily production. The nature of this position is to lend help and assistance to ensure Work Group Members are able to perform.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Safety
Conducts safety audits and inspections. In-puts safety improvement suggestions
Adherence to all safety rules
Safety Observer Committee Resource
Addresses safety infractions - reports to Supervisor for preventative action

Quality
Research 500 orders and provide corrective action to prevent recurrence of issues)
Research CQRs and provide corrective action to prevent recurrence of issues)
Research defective material and provide corrective action to prevent recurrence of issues)
Research audit findings (Internal and ISO) and initiate corrective action to prevent recurrence
Audit process/product to ensure compliance to standards and SAP documents
Initiate process improvements when failure modes are detected that prevent 100% complete and accurate product build

Cost
Seeks to reduce product and process cost through input from the team members and working with other functions to implement change
Notifies supervisor of potential unplanned costs
Ensure defective and scrap materials are properly transacted; ensure confirmations are completed.
Recognize errors in bills of material; use documented process to implement changes

ON-Time
Works as a production employee when needed or required
Fills in /ensures coverage for call-offs and vacation
Monitors takt time to standard operating procedures and provides support / training and removes barriers where needed
Solves daily material and supply problems

Employee Engagement
Participate in interviewing of new work group members
Conducts departmental new hire orientation
Insures all work group members are trained properly
Manages cross training program for all work group members
Provides feedback to Supervisor on employee performance
Maintains consistent application of plant policies and procedures

Team management
Informal authority with support from Supervisor
Informal coaching
Advise work group members of change and ensure revised work instructions are complete.
Communicates daily goals and results
Plans daily work schedules overtime adjusts manpower within work group
Coordinates schedules and approves work group member vacation.

Performance Evaluation Criteria
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following:

Safety The ability to work safely and proactively contribute to a safer work environment.

Quantity The quantity of useful non-defective parts pieces or work output yielded.

Quality The demonstration of work duties which an employee should know and understand to produce quality defect-free pieces or quality mistake-free work output.

Corrective Action Work rule infractions within the last 365 days (non attendance).

Overtime Weekends Holidays Willingness to voluntarily work extra hours.

Attendance Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to work hours.

Flexibility The ability and willingness to work in other positions and Occupational Ladders. Ability to move to the work.

Trainability The ability to grasp and retain instructions. The ability to apply acquired knowledge in unfamiliar situations.

Dependability - The ability to do required jobs well with a minimum of supervision.

Interpersonal Relationships The behavior and perceived attitude that an individual uses when interacting with facilitators/managers customers and co-workers.

Character Responsibility for actions is trustworthy and honest supports Schindler values objectives code of conduct and leadership.

• Fully vested 401k match up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks vacation which increases with tenure 7 sick days 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achilds birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.