Group Lead Assembly

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.
United States, New York, Munnsville
5375 N Main St (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
Position Description Oversees the assembly of the assigned product lines and delegates the daily work assignments. Performs production work as needed. Job Responsibilities Oversees the assembly of products, ensuring the highest level of quality at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards. Organizes space, equipment and personnel work assignments for successful execution of the production schedule, makes adjustments as necessary. Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee work performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems. Resolves routine production and personnel problems while reporting non-routine problems to supervisor, May perform equipment repairs, preventive maintenance and Setup activity to ensure compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Skills Requirements Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to use all types of hand tools. Working knowledge of BOM system Ability to demonstrate leadership skills Computer skills Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Education High School diploma General Education Degree Experience Requirements 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment Physical & Environmental Requirements Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs) Generally good working conditions. Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours) Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours) Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.