Machine Shop Group Leader

Role Overview

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