The purpose of the Production Group Leader is to ensure that all production is finished on time, completely, and to specification so that all customers receive their orders in full within the standard stated lead times.

Determines production schedule based on intra-departmental and customer requirements

Communicates needs to other production areas and planning department as required

Trains and holds team members accountable for closing out all production order router operations promptly

Ensures that all production orders are confirmed with accurate actual times and logged with wage group of team member who completed the work

Monitors production processes to ensure that actual production times meet or beat standard and provides training to team members to help them meet this goal

Performs interviews and selects candidates from a candidate pool developed by the Plant Manager

Documents machine setups, fixturing requirements, work instructions, and performs on-the-job training to all team members in the area of quality control expectations

Audits QC records to ensure that all inspections are completed per processes and SOPs.

All WIP is marked with a part number and work order number or a traveler

Audits production order confirmations for accuracy

Works with Plant Manager to plan and schedule improvement project implementation around production schedules and requirements

Other duties as assigned

Education and Formal Training:

High School Diploma / GED Required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, etc.)…desired.

Experience:

Journeyman card or relevant industry certifications preferred, where applicable

5+ years’ experience in the field

4+ years’ supervisory experience 

4+ years’ of manufacturing shop experience 

Experience using SAP or other ERP System preferred

Materials and Equipment Used:

Office Equipment, Database & Query Software, ERP Software, Procurement Software - SAP system.

Forklifts / Pallet Jack / Reach Truck Experience Desired.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match,

additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.