Department: Assembly
Reports To: Production Manager / Production Supervisor
Employment Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Group Leader - Assembly (Indirect) is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily work assignments, ensuring materials are available at workstations, and supporting the Production Manager/Supervisor in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role serves as a key link between leadership and hourly team members, driving execution, accountability, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily assembly operations to ensure production, quality, financial, and safety targets are met

• Assign and communicate work instructions clearly to team members

• Actively participate in assembly operations in accordance with sales orders and quality standards

• Monitor work-in-progress and finished products to ensure compliance with quality, efficiency, and productivity goals

• Identify, analyze, and assist in resolving assembly and workflow issues

• Complete required documentation and production tracking, including JDE and DSI reporting

• Enforce and model proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Open and close the facility as required, ensuring all shift start-up and shutdown activities are completed

• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime

• Operate tools and machinery as required to meet departmental deliverables

• Support the development and implementation of standardized work processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and meet production schedules

• Assist with training and cross-training initiatives to build team capability and flexibility

• Ensure adherence to company policies and the Masterack Employee Handbook

• Partner with Production Manager/Supervisor on hiring, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team toward shared goals

• Proficiency using hand and power tools and production equipment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify quality and proper assembly

• Basic math skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Ability to work overtime on short notice as business needs require

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Frequent walking throughout the production floor, including climbing ladders or equipment

• Regular bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling

• Ability to visually inspect materials, assemblies, and equipment

• Frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 lbs

• Occasional exposure to hot or cold working conditions

Why This Role Matters

• Direct influence on production efficiency and quality outcomes

• Leadership opportunity without full supervisory classification

• Key development role for future supervisory advancement

• Hands-on involvement in daily operations and continuous improvement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.