Group Leader

About Us: Do you want to work for a stable, growing organization that reaches back more than 130 years? Our steel tube and pipe products have helped build landmarks and buildings in North America; Come build your career at Zekelman Industries! Job Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: · Leads personnel, assists in troubleshooting of machines and equipment · Performs mill changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
· Provides team leadership and coaching to plant teammates.
· Assists teammates with operational issues and makes corrections.
· Coordinates with internal and external departments as necessary.
· Performs setups, operational checks, and complete a visual inspection before operating line.
· Participates in continuous improvement activities and their implementation.
· Monitors product quality.
· Keeps work area clean and orderly.
· Trains other employees when assigned by Supervisor.
· Makes minor maintenance adjustments to machines with proper training when instructed by Supervisor.
· Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule · Responsible for special projects as assigned.
· Performs duties in accordance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate for the Group Leader position will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and 3+ years of related experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: · Ability to work unsupervised.
· Ability to operate storage and material handling equipment (i.
e.
, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.
) · Knowledge and usage of measuring and testing devices, hand and power tools.
· Basic math abilities · Mechanical aptitude · Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
· Uncompromising commitment to safety · Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with other team members.
REQUIRED TRAININING Health/Safety: _X__ Haz Com: _X__ Fork Lift: ___ Propane: __ Crane: __ Heavy Machinery: __ Aerial Lift: __ Computer: _X_ ISO Awareness: _X__ Quality Policy: _X_ Auditing: __ Cutting Equipment_____ PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The information below outlines the aggregated physical demands of all positions within the Birmingham, AL Facility.
All shop floor job positions and tasks were considered to determine and objectively quantify the physical and cognitive demands that each Blytheville teammate requires to successfully carry out their duties and responsibilities.
In addition to physical capabilities, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and required equipment that may require to be operated is also included.
These factors should be considered when determining physical capabilities as well as cognitive competence.
PPE REQUIREMENTS: The following personal protective equipment and clothing may be required to be worn continuously by some/all job positions.
· Enhanced visibility work uniforms · Various types of eye protection (Safety glasses, goggles, etc.
) · Head protection such as hard hats or climbing helmets · Fall arrest harness · Hearing protection (standard and/or custom ear plugs) · Foot protection (Steel toed footwear that may include metatarsal protection) · Respiratory protection (dust masks and/or respirators) · Welding helmet · Welding attire · Various types of face shields MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: The following machinery and equipment may be required to be operated by teammates frequently – constantly.
· Various hand tools · Overhead cranes · Various types of forklifts, industrial trucks, and elevated work platforms · Various types of heavy machinery · Welding and Cutting Equipment -: Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
M/F/D/V We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
-: We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
Zekelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer compliant with all Ontario law & Human Rights Code in providing accommodation to persons with disabilities and to ensuring an accessible environment.
Zekelman will accommodate persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and persons with disabilities will be accommodated on hiring and during employment.
Should you require accommodation, please do not hesitate to request it.