Working Group Leader bei Cygnus Manufacturing Company

POSITION SUMMARY: The Working Group Leader is responsible for managing all activities of their department and for meeting our production plan and schedule, within the valid requirements, while providing technical training and mentoring to the employees.

• Schedules, assigns and monitors employees to maximize utilization of machines, equipment and personnel to ensure the production schedule is achieved;
• Setup and run manufacturing processes to achieve minimum 70% Billable Time as a WGL and a minimum of 85% for their employees;
• Conduct training and instruction to all employees performing operations and assure compliance with proper procedures including current and accurate Visual Method Sheets, Setup Sheets and Work Instructions;
• Oversee quality of all operations per the customer prints and specifications to meet the valid requirements;
• Provide continuous improvement feedback to Manager regarding time variances, backlog (1^st shift only), on-time delivery, technical issues and alternate options to meet the production schedule; 
• Communicates with employees’ the job expectations, including but not limited to, set up operations, run procedure, special processes and expected cycle times;
• Conducts performance reviews with employees at required intervals and provides frequent feedback on improvement opportunities;
• Ensures overall cleanliness of area and that proper maintenance is performed on all equipment for this areas;
• Ensures all employees within the group follow company procedures and policies;
• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy.

• Associate Degree, minimum 5 years of experience and prior supervisory experience are preferred;
• Strong managerial skills including ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Good communication skills including computer literacy;
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, processing and/or assembly processes);
• Good decision making and problem solving skills with the ability to act proactively;
• Ability to handle high pressure situations to maintaining deadlines to customers (internal and external);
• Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold and/or noisy areas);
• Frequent hand to finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking and hearing;
• Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results)