Group Leader 3rd Shift

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Reports daily on key performance indicators, execution gaps, and recovery plans when needed. Assists in coordinating cross functional problem solving to improve performance of the production line. Develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. You will report to the Operations Manager. You will work onsite from our Ladysmith, WI location.

• This position is responsible for directing the development and implementation of production goals in safety, quality, customer delivery, and productivity for the assigned areas. This includes an understanding of production metrics, engaging the team to achieve them, and identifying gaps to improve the performance of the work cell. Delegates tasks, provides updates on orders and coordinates work with various departments. Overtime is an essential function of this position and actual overtime hours may vary.
• This work consists of planning and administering operating policies, procedures, and practices that foster employee engagement in a continuous improvement driven work environment. This work may encompass but not limited to the following:
  • Select and hire employees and provide on-going performance monitoring. Evaluate employee performance on a continual basis and provide continuous performance feedback.
  • Implement employee training and development programs and schedules, training and motivating team members in the importance of full compliance with the letter and spirit of policies and procedures.
  • Administer and maintain employee time at work records and systems. Accountable for completion of administrative responsibilities, i.e. record keeping, various reports, and employee reviews.
  • Responding to unexpected, challenging, or adverse circumstances resourcefully, constructively, and positively.
  • Maintain and enforce safe work practices while executing company policies and procedures with respect to disciplinary policies.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement effort and waste reduction concepts.
  • Perform resource planning requirements and scheduling of work hours and time off requests.
  • Communicate daily production requirements. Communicate individual work cell order demand rates and collaborate to resolve production issues.
  • Accountable for safety, quality, customer delivery, and productivity improvement objectives for assigned areas, and ensuring adoption of best practices to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

• 1+ years of leadership experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Rockwell products
• Ability to accept change and adapt to a variety of assignments in a fast-paced environment.

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• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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