Group Lead

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Essential Functions:

* Work closely with the Production Supervisor, assign specific tasks to team members to achieve priorities

* Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with team members and the leadership team

* Assist Supervisor with ensuring all team members are actively engaged in meeting production demands

* Monitor the material requirements for upcoming production by communicating with the Warehouse

* Facilitating the movement of material to and from the production lines as well as perform material handling as required

* Act as back-up to the Production Supervisor(s)

* Rotate with other leads and Supervisors as needed to become well versed on Operations * Aid on production lines as needed

* Ability to take a customer order from beginning to end

* Comply with all plant policies, practices and procedures

* Proficient in interpreting blueprints and routings

* In coordination with the Production Supervisor, facilitate training for all new, contract and current employees to assure quality parts are being produced per customer requirements.

o Assist with orientation training for all contract and new personnel

o Train all current personnel on any revisions and new products/processes, as they are introduced

o Regularly communicate with the Production Supervisor on training progress

* Audit and report out on various aspects of production: Safety, Quality, Cleaning checklists, Work instructions and others as needed.

* Work with the Production Supervisor and Engineering, as necessary for any identified drawing inconsistencies

* Identify opportunities for improvements and work with the leadership team to implement

* Keep area organized and clean

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma/GED required

* Ability to work required overtime

* Ability to maintain confidentiality

* Work effectively with limited supervision

* Positively motivate and effectively direct team members

* Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal

* Remain in good standing by DCI policy

* Possess knowledge of department product, procedures, and equipment

* Minimal of 1-year leadership experience

* Fork truck certification is required

* Flexibility and agility in an ever-changing environment

* Consistent attendance and punctuality

* Perform a variety of tasks safely throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

* Stand or sit for an extended amount of time

* Working in and/or around loud machinery

* The ability to handle repetitive motion

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.