Group Lead - Fort Wayne, United States - IDEX

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IDEX
Group Lead

in

Greenwood ,

Nebraska

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it.

Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between,
IDEXis a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Summary:
KZValve

, a business unit of the
IDEXCorporation, is an engineering design and valve actuation company focused on Agriculture, Fire, De-icing, Turf, and Industrial industries. We specialize in low voltage actuated valves (that are waterproof and extremely durable) ranging in size from 1/4 inch to 6 inches. Our facility and staff design, engineer, assemble, and sell our finished goods. KZ Valve's sales channel is primarily direct to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and through a network of Authorized Stocking Distributors.

Responsible for the operation of a section within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Manager with the day-to-day management of their manufacturing area, overseeing a group of members, and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets.

Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer.

Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success. Perform basic maintenance on testers and equipment.

This position will have oversight and responsibility for the building and building grounds as it relates to projects, maintenance, and repairs.

Description:
Work with engineering to set up new workstations
Lean thinking i.e. process improvements, efficiencies
Focus on continuous improvements in production throughput, document using LEAN tools like PDCA.
Knowledge of all assembly stations and applicable equipment
Identify ISO concerns and correct
Submit ECRs for improvements
Maintaining assembly and test equipment
Assign work and schedule work cells
Ability to read prints
Ability to use hand tools
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Exercise considerable initiative/judgment in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals
Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision
Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent organization and problem solving skills
Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
Ability to plan, analyze and challenge
Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders
Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Ability to work with all related computer programs
Minimum of high school education
General understanding and experience in manufacturing

Preferred but not required:
Supervisory experience
Lean manufacturing experience
Understanding of quality systems
Full-Time, non-exempt position
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Overtime as needed
Position reports to the Assembly Supervisor
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEXis an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

IDEXgives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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