The Group Performance Leader (previously referred to as Production Supervisor) is responsible for the on-time execution of the production schedule by the shop floor, as well as reporting performance and issues into the daily integration/Tier meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform a daily review of the past 24 hours at the beginning of their day.
* Manage the Department War Room and ensure that performance KPI's are updated. War room updates and performance KPI's are critical for reporting the shift's performance on a daily basis.
* Lead the daily Tier 1 War Room including Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance representation.
* Partner with the maintenance department to coordinate planned maintenance activities. The GPL will ensure the equipment is prepared prior to maintenance intervention as defined in the daily War Room.
* Create the daily plan based on the output of the daily review, integration, and daily schedule meetings. This allows the GPL and Team Performance Leader (TPL) to manage the key daily activities that need to be completed.
* Support problem solving activities related to safety, quality and performance on the shop floor.
* When required, elevate problems to the Value Stream Leader (VSL).
* Ensure that teams are completing routine assessments on team effectiveness. The GPL will act as a "Coach for the Coaches" for the respective TPL's in their area.
* Responsible for administering disciplinary action.
* Accountable for safety, quality, and productivity KPI's in their area. The GPL and Maintenance leadership will partner to share joint accountability for improving and sustaining autonomous and preventative maintenance by the operators.
* Provide support for all continuous improvement efforts which include implementation of new standards, procedures, and improvements.
* Has $50MM responsibility.

INTERNAL INTERACTION REQUIRED WITH:
* Production Operators
* Shift Leads
* Support Personnel (i.e., Operations, Production Control, RD&E, Training, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Quality, etc.)

MANAGES:
* Has full managerial responsibility: has direct reports (50 people minimum), assigns work to staff, provides coaching and training, sets goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plans staff development, and makes and approves people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR (including recruitment, promotions, terminations, and compensation).

EDUCATION:
* Engineering degree required
* 8-10 years manufacturing experience
* Green Belt Certification preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
* Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities
* Polished presentation, business acumen and facilitation skills
* Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles
* Experience with high volume operations
* Strong organization and planning skills
* Change Agent Experience