Join Our Team as a Production Group Lead at Johnson Electric!
Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
As our next Production Group Lead , you’ll be at the forefront of guiding production operators to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. Your expertise in manufacturing operations, process improvement, equipment setup, and team support will be essential in maintaining efficient production flow while ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and support production operators in achieving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets
Perform router markups and maintain router revisions to ensure production documentation is current
Conduct time studies to support productivity and process improvements
Create, update, and maintain General Work Instructions (GWIs)
Monitor scrap and rework and support corrective actions to reduce waste
Identify and participate in process improvement projects
Maintain and update existing product labeling programs
Complete production documentation, including labor sheets, corrective action forms, and quality reports
Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and identify the appropriate components required for production
Ensure employees follow applicable safety requirements, Lean Manufacturing principles, work instructions, and production guidelines
Participate in Gemba Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform equipment setups and production operations as required to support the department
Train operators on new manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions
Set up and run new part configurations with minimal assistance
Set up and operate existing part configurations according to job packets and established standards
Verify that products meet all applicable quality criteria before being released to the next operation
Maintain working knowledge of machines, processes, and equipment used throughout the assigned area
Communicate production, quality, equipment, or process concerns to the appropriate team members
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in Production Operator responsibilities and manufacturing processes
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions
Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, routers, and process specifications
Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
Good mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to distinguish colors accurately when required by the production or inspection process
Ability to work independently while effectively supporting a production team
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement
Bonus Points If You Have
Previous Team Lead, Group Lead, or production leadership experience
Experience training and developing production operators
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Gemba Kaizen methodologies
Experience conducting time studies and analyzing production processes
Experience developing General Work Instructions or standardized work
Familiarity with Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation
Experience…