Description
safety management
quality control
production scheduling
resource planning
process improvement
shift supervision
Key duties involve monitoring shop‑floor safety, upholding quality standards, coordinating schedules and production requirements, optimizing the use of materials, machines, and manpower, supervising personnel and equipment, diagnosing complex problems, and driving process improvements and root‑cause analyses.
The manager also focuses on people development by training new supervisors, promoting continued education, ergonomics, and mentorship to meet quality goals, while overseeing 3rd shift assembly operations and coordinating resources to satisfy customer timelines.
- Monitor and improve shop‑floor safety, eliminate unsafe behaviors, and maintain a clean production environment.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and act on quality metrics as needed.
- Coordinate manufacturing operations to meet schedules, cost targets, and production requirements.
- Plan efficient use of materials, machines, and manpower to achieve cost, quality, and inventory goals.
- Supervise shift personnel and machinery utilization, quickly diagnose problems, and reprioritize resources.
- Lead process‑improvement dialogues and conduct root‑cause analysis using ICA/PCA for safety, quality, and production losses.
- Implement corporate initiatives such as STOP‑TO‑FIX, BIQ, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and internal certification programs.
- Mentor and train new supervisors, promote education, ergonomics, and employee involvement.
- Direct 3rd shift assembly operations and coordinate material, equipment, manpower, and quality to meet customer schedules.
- Collaborate with support departments across all shifts for problem solving and work direction.
Requirements
bachelor’s
leadership
assembly
six sigma
microsoft office
mechanical
The Large Power Systems Division is seeking a 2nd & 3rd shift Group Manager 1 for its Lafayette, IN facility to lead shift operations across multiple value streams, ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality production while initiating corrective actions to remove delays.
Basic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or associate degree with additional experience) and at least three years of leadership experience, five years of assembly or machine‑shop exposure, strong communication and teamwork skills, self‑motivation, Microsoft Office proficiency, and willingness to work overtime and across the campus; preferred candidates have LEC assembly experience, Six Sigma/Lean background, mechanical aptitude, advanced degrees or certifications, and engine‑specific expertise.
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years leadership experience (or equivalent education/experience).
- Minimum 5 years interaction with assembly or machine‑shop operations and processes.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities with diverse groups.
- Self‑starter with high motivation, customer focus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to work overtime, alternative shifts, and across the LEC campus.
- Preferred: LEC assembly experience, prior Six Sigma/Lean experience, mechanical aptitude, master’s degree, professional certification (ASQ, SME).
- Preferred: Experience with 3500, 3600, or C175 engine/component manufacturing and management in machine‑shop or assembly operations.
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $112,710 to $169,060 and includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, career development, wellness programs, and more; the role requires onsite work five days a week, offers relocation assistance, and does not provide visa sponsorship.
- Salary range $112,710 – $169,060.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
- 401(k) retirement plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Health lifestyle programs, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
- Career development opportunities, incentive bonus, disability and life insurance, parental/adoption leave, tuition reimbursement.
Training + Development
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