Group Leader - Lincoln, NH

Hubbell Incorporated

Location: Lincoln, New Hampshire

Job Type: Not Specified

Posted 2 months ago

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Construction & Energy (HCE) focuses on products to support four business segments: Connectors, Grounding & Tooling, Gas Connectors & Accessories, Harsh & Hazardous, and Distribution. With markets in renewable energy, lighting, transportation, data center, telecom, utility, extreme environment, gas and water distribution, power generation and oil & gas, we guarantee that our products set the standards for industry solutions. Our success not only depends on our value proposition, but on the strength, knowledge and expertise of our employees.

Posting Address

34 Bern Dibner Road

Lincoln, NH 03251

Position Overview

Lead the work area and be accountable for workflow, training and communication in the group and with customers and suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coordinate the processing of all jobs in the assigned area, assign team members to work centers on all shifts.

Communicate with management, production control, setup people, operators, and support personnel as needed to sustain proper workflow.

Adjust daily work plan for expedites and priorities from other areas of the plant.

Use factivity and other tools to collect and record data on setups, downtime, quantities, scrap tickets and return to stock.

Monitor and report on performance measures such as throughput time, labor utilization, quantities and safety. Communicate this information to the team members, other group leaders and management.

Provide “hands-on” assistance in any team function when needed. This includes the functions of a Set-up “A”.

Provide or arrange for training for team members, including but not limited to, job functions, safety, quality and factivity.

Perform administrative tasks such as; resolving job packet issues (errors, drawing discrepancies, etc.). Resolving bill and routing issues. Resolving material return-to-stock and scrap ticket problems. Monitor team’s skill and training needs.

Measure team’s performance throughput time, customer service measures such as WIP aging and idle time. Teams utilization and efficiency. Quality performance (yield & scrap). Maintain skill matrix/cross training chart.

Recommend corrective actions to management

Organize and implement improvement projects/programs (such as 5S, Kaizen Blitz).

Organize and implement mentoring projects

Identify cost reduction opportunities and initiate activities to ensure that the savings are realized.

In foreperson’s absence provide backup for all duties.

Perform other duties as required.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.