Group Leader Second Shift in Manchester

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love. Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

Your Role at Batesville:

Responsible for providing direct supervision to production employees in department(s) including work scheduling and assignment, employee training, ensuring production quality and quantity requirements are met, evaluating staffing needs, administering safety, communication, teambuilding, etc. programs.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You'll Do:

• Clearly and regularly communicates pertinent performance, work schedule, and activities to the work teams.
• Facilitates 5S by assuring 5S maps and assignment sheets are current and by verifying conformance to the standard conditions.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, and near misses to production manager, assures all documentation is completed and tracks countermeasures.
• Assures proper PPE is used per plant requirements.
• Proactively audits department for at risk conditions or behaviors.
• Assures associates' compliance to Standard Work and Job Instructions.
• Assures products passed on to next department meet quality specifications.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operation, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products, which fail to meet standards.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and standards of work.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Conveys company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Initiates and/or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Directly supervises 2-50 hourly employees in the manufacturing operation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance to the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in any field; and 1 to 5 years related manufacturing supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in manufacturing operations.

Skills/Experience:

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, i.e. Charts & Graphs, Pivot Tables, V Look ups, etc.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to train/manage/lead/understand LEAN or CI activities and initiatives.
• At least 3 to 5 years supervisory experience managing a team of 15 to 30 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Experience and success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts, principles and practices (including, but not limited to 5S, CI, Flow, PFEP, Pull Systems/KanBans, VSM, etc.)
• Production process trouble-shooting experience.

Travel: Some travel is required.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.

Notice: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.