DaikyoNishikawa USA, Inc.

Job Overview/Objectives 

The Assembly Group Leader is responsible for overseeing assigned production lines to ensure production targets, safety standards, quality requirements, and operational KPIs are achieved. This role monitors production efficiency and downtime, coordinates daily manpower assignments, and supports continuous improvement activities within the assembly department. 

Role & 

Responsibilities 

Allocation 

Descriptions 

Production Oversight, Safety & Quality Management 

40% 

Oversee assigned production lines to ensure safe operations, product quality, and compliance with manufacturing standards and procedures. 

Production Targets & KPI Achievement 

20% 

Monitor and ensure assigned production lines meet daily production targets, efficiency goals, and department KPIs. 

Production Performance Monitoring 

10% 

Monitor production performance, downtime, and operational efficiency. Identify issues and support corrective actions to minimize disruptions and improve productivity. 

Manpower Coordination & Scheduling Support 

20% 

Coordinate daily manpower assignments, manage absences, and adjust staffing levels as needed to support production schedules and operational requirements. 

Team Communication & Daily Meetings 

10% 

Conduct daily team member meetings to communicate production updates, safety expectations, operational priorities, and department information. 

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

• Knowledge of production planning and manufacturing operations. 

• Experience with continuous improvement activities. 

• Strong focus on quality and workplace safety. 

• Effective time management and organizational skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

• Manufacturing experience required. 

Other Duties 

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support manufacturing operations and departmental objectives. 

Education and Experience 

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience required. 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements 

Physical:  

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. 

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform physical activities required to support manufacturing operations. 

• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, computers, and other business systems. 

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds independently. 

• Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and work areas for quality and safety concerns. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment: 

• Position requires work in both office and manufacturing environments. 

• Regular exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, varying temperatures, and production equipment. 

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, and other protective equipment as required. 

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or alternative shifts as necessary to support production requirements.