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Group Leader - Materials
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Sturgis

Type

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About this role

MORGAN OLSON LLC

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title: Group Leader

 

 

Job Description:

 

Responsible for all phases of line production. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role provides direction and coordinates activities of operators. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment within their respective areas. Effectively direct, train, develop, and evaluate department staff.

 

Essential Functions and Activities:

  • Plan work schedule to be performed during a given day or week, by several employees within their area of responsibility and ensure that work performed is in compliance with specifications.
  • Effectively direct and work with Line or cell team members.
  • Instruct and train team members in standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
  • Observe machinery operation to detect malfunctions and report problems to maintenance for repair.
  • Promotes 5S compliance by ensuring that all work areas are clean, orderly, and labeled.
  • Document all employee reports and prepare all necessary paperwork including accident reports.
  • Complete production reports as required.
  • Provide feedback on team member performance/non-performance to Department/Area Supervisor.
  • Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
  • Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
  • Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
  • Other duties as required.

 

Physical Requirements/Hazards:

  • This role requires extensive standing, stooping, or bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, and turning to assemble parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.
  • PPE: Safety shoes and safety glasses with side shields are always required. Other PPE such as hearing protection, gloves, safety goggles, respirators, etc. may be required depending upon the task at hand and department.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred plus 1-2 years' experience with managing production processes, preferably line assembly.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing and team concepts.
  • Good problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
  • Computer literate.

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 10 company paid holidays
  • Vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Other facts

Tech stack
Leadership,Interpersonal Skills,Multi-tasking,Lean Manufacturing,Team Concepts,Problem Solving,Troubleshooting,Computer Literacy

About JB Poindexter & Co

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services. The company applies innovative operational and financial disciplines to truck and van bodies, pickup truck covers and accessories, industrial vehicle storage and shelving, funeral coaches, limousines, specialty industrial parts and expandable foam packaging. The portfolio of industry-leading business units includes Morgan Truck Body, Morgan Olson, Reading Truck, LEER Group, EFP Corporation, FederalEagle, MIC Group, Masterack and EAVX.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1981

What you'll do

  • The Group Leader is responsible for all phases of line production, providing direction and coordinating activities of operators. They maintain a clean and safe working environment while training and evaluating department staff.

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Why join JB Poindexter & Co as a Group Leader - Materials?

JB Poindexter & Co is a leading Motor Vehicle Manufacturing company.

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The Group Leader - Materials position at JB Poindexter & Co is based in Sturgis, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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