Group Lead Finishing Position Available In Madison, New York

Position Description Oversees the finishing of the assigned product lines and components and delegates the daily work assignments. May perform production work as needed.
Job Responsibilities Oversees the finishing of products and components, and maintains finishing systems ensuring the highest level of quality at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards.
Organizes space, equipment and personnel work assignments for successful execution of the production schedule, making adjustments as necessary.
Resolves routine department and personnel problems (i.e. attendance, performance & safety) while reporting non-routine problems to supervisor.
Orders chemicals and supplies, works with outside vendors to resolve issues.
Monitors, tests, and adjusts chemical levels and is responsible for color changes.
Performs data entry, defect tracking and and inventory tracking.
Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee work performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job Skills Requirements Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to use hand tools, etc
Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Education High School diplomaGeneral Education DegreeExperience Requirements 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment Physical & Environmental Requirements Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs)Somewhat disagreeable or hazardous conditions.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.