Manufacturing Group Lead- Compressed Work Week (CWW) Days

The Manufacturing/Production Group Leader in Wilton CT supports Cleanroom Production operations. This role ensures effective output of production processes and a smooth transfer to Test Certification Integration Installation and Customer Support.

Role and responsibilities

Schedule: Compressed Work Week (CWW) Days 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

We have two openings available- (1) CWW Day 1 and (1) Day 2

• CWW D1 schedule: Sunday Monday Tuesday every other Wednesday

• CWW D2 schedule: Thursday Friday Saturday every other Wednesday

Planning

• Develop a detailed production schedule aligned with the Manufacturing Plan and resource availability.

• Monitor progress drive output at minimal cost resolve issues create recovery plans and communicate deviations promptly.

Output

• Achieve planned output across all Volume Production deliverables.

• Ensure production tools processes and resources are available and effective in collaboration with Production Engineering.

• Maintain team capability through proper training and knowledge development.

Introduction of new products

• Acquire knowledge on new products processes and production methods.

• Support pilot builds and prepare the organization for a successful transition to volume production.

Support

• Organize supporting processes to achieve deliverables on time.

• Enable fast efficient ramp-up for volume production and Customer Support readiness.

Quality

• Ensure all Volume Production output meets full product specifications through robust processes and welltrained personnel.

Infrastructure

• Maintain infrastructure that enables efficient production.

• Ensure availability and consistent use of effective production and qualification procedures and systems.

Cooperation

• Promote crossteam collaboration by supporting problem-solving sharing feedback and contributing to a positive working environment.

Management

• Ensure appropriate staffing to maintain flexibility and a productive team atmosphere.

• Support hiring and performance evaluations with the Group Leader.

• Provide direction set priorities assign tasks and ensure timely accurate execution.

• Enforce HR Safety Quality and ISO 9000/14000 standards.

Lean Manufacturing

• Embed Lean Manufacturing principles into daily operations.

• Champion efficiency through 5S Kaizen Six Sigma continuous improvement and waste-reduction practices.

Education and experience

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Business or Manufacturing Operations preferred; high school diploma required.

• A minimum of 5 years in a technical production/manufacturing environment; 2 years in a leadership role with direct people management.

• Experience in Production Management Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing required.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office; SAP/ERP experience strongly preferred.

• Business Engineering background preferred.

• Attributes: enterprising flexible analytical; strong communication and customer orientation.

• Ability to work in a climatecontrolled cleanroom (72F) with full PPE (gown mask gloves booties).

• Willingness to support 1st shift CWW schedules and participate in quarterly weekend rotations.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond effectively to people and situations.

• Ability to learn and apply new information quickly.

• Capability to read and interpret data and technical documents.

• Customerfocused mindset emphasizing quality efficiency and professionalism.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

• Resultsdriven with ownership and accountability.

• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.

• Works independently or within a team following through with minimal supervision.

• Communicates clearly and professionally.

• Builds cooperative relationships across teams.

• Follows strict procedures and timelines.

• Must be capable of working in a cleanroom environment.

Other information

Role within Office Responsibilities

• Regularly required to sit walk talk hear use hands for keyboarding and material handling and perform physical movements such as stooping kneeling crouching twisting reaching and stretching.

• Occasionally required to move around the campus and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

• May require travel based on business needs.

• Vision requirements include close color peripheral and depth perception along with the ability to adjust focus.

Role within the Factory Responsibilities

• Must work in a cleanroom environment for the full shift while wearing full PPE (coveralls hood booties safety glasses gloves).

• Routine activities include sitting walking talking hearing keyboarding and full range of physical movements including stooping kneeling crouching twisting reaching and stretching.

• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

• Must meet deadlines and work in an environment with moderate temperature and moderate-to-high noise levels.

• Must be willing to support 1st shift and Compressed Work Week schedules including 12hour shifts and rotating between three and four days per week; flexibility for day and night shift coverage is required.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring openness to new concepts and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work effectively in a cellular manufacturing layout utilizing Lean principles.

• Must provide accurate written shift status daily.

Additional responsibilities for Wilton Factory

• Must meet all physical requirements necessary to perform essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be provided.

• Full cleanroom compliance required including gowning (coveralls hood CR safety shoes face mask nitrile gloves safety glasses) under ISO 9000/14000 standards.

• Work around overhead cranes forklifts motorized pallet movers lasers ladders platforms and occasional chemical exposure.

• May need to move around the campus or lift/move up to 35 pounds.

• Travel may be required depending on business needs.

• Work environment includes moderate temperature and noise levels.

• Travel may be required depending on business needs.

• Work environment includes moderate temperature and noise levels.