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. 

Job Category: Salary/Exempt 

Department:  Plant Management 

Reports To:  Production Manager 

Hours:  7:30am – 4:30pm includes Lunch, additional hours as needed. 

• 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

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Policies and Procedures - Proven ability to create and implement operational procedures.
• Communication Skills - The ability to write clearly, succinctly and understandably. The ability to effectively communicate, build a rapport and relate well to all kinds of people. Treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration; respects differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others; listens observes and strives to gain understanding of others.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Teamwork - The ability to work effectively and productively with others. Shares responsibility with team members for successes and failures; keeps team members informed regarding projects; behaves in a manner consistent with team values and mission; provides constructive feedback to team and its members; responds positively to feedback from team members; raises and/or confronts issues limiting team effectiveness.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considers the relative costs, benefits, impact or consequences of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Safety - Practices safe work habits and encourages others to do the same. Identifies ways to improve the safety of the work environment. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to promote effective safety operations.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook Internet Explorer, and ERP systems.

Working Conditions / Education / Experience

Working Conditions: This position requires accessing all areas in the plant

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility.

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.

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.