Group Leader- 2nd shift in Chesterfield, New Hampshire at GS Precision Inc

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success. Generate Sustained Profitability We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
• Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Bereavement Leave

Manufacturing Team Lead

West Chesterfield, NH

2nd shift Monday- Thursday 3:30 pm - 2 am

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating, guiding, and supporting your team to achieve operational goals. Reporting to the Supervisor, you are responsible for leading a team of production employees while ensuring daily operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements.

This is a working leadership position. In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Team Lead is expected to actively participate in daily production activities, provide hands-on support where needed, assist with troubleshooting, and help remove barriers that impact production flow. The Team Lead leads by example, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by leading through example and ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Identify workplace hazards, address unsafe conditions, and implement preventative measures.
• Immediately escalate safety concerns that cannot be resolved at the team level.
• Ensure safety, quality, compliance, and integrity are never compromised to achieve production targets or schedules.

• Lead, motivate, coach, and support a team of production employees to achieve daily production goals.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Set expectations for performance, attendance, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.

• Actively participate in production activities alongside team members as business needs require.
• Provide hands-on assistance during high-demand periods, staffing shortages, process interruptions, training activities, or production bottlenecks.
• Demonstrate standard work practices and reinforce proper manufacturing techniques.
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.

• Assign daily work, file numbers, and responsibilities based on employee qualifications, certifications, and production priorities.
• Balance workloads to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and safety.
• Adjust staffing assignments throughout the shift by moving employees between machines, work centers, cells, or production priorities based on changing business needs and employee qualifications.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor regarding labor utilization and resource planning.

• Monitor daily production performance, including piece count, critical-path work, throughput, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure production priorities are completed on time while maintaining required quality standards.
• Develop and execute recovery plans when production goals are not achieved.
• Identify production constraints early and escalate equipment, material, staffing, quality, or scheduling issues before they impact customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and supporting departments to remove barriers affecting production performance.

• Enforce adherence to all quality requirements, aerospace standards, work instructions, and documented procedures.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Reinforce a culture where quality and compliance are never sacrificed for speed or production output.
• Address quality concerns promptly and escalate issues when necessary.

• Identify training opportunities and provide day-to-day coaching.
• Support cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility.
• Mentor employees in technical skills, standard work, and continuous improvement practices.
• Assist with onboarding and development of new employees.

• Maintain effective communication within the team and with Supervisors.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, quality concerns, and safety information.
• Provide timely updates regarding production performance, staffing challenges, and operational issues.

• Respond quickly to production issues and work collaboratively to identify effective solutions.
• Exercise sound judgment while following established procedures.
• Recognize when issues require Supervisor involvement and escalate appropriately.

• Monitor individual and team performance against established goals.
• Provide constructive coaching and recognize positive performance.
• Hold team members accountable for following procedures, meeting expectations, and maintaining workplace standards.
• Support corrective actions in a timely manner while escalating performance concerns appropriately.

• Maximize utilization of manpower, equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Support efficient production flow while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Recommend improvements that enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and other departments to maintain production flow.
• Resolve cross-functional issues through effective communication and teamwork.

• Promote a respectful, positive, and engaged work environment.
• Encourage employee involvement in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recognize team accomplishments and contributions.

• Maintain accurate production records, labor reporting, and documentation.
• Assist with production reporting and performance tracking as required.
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and on time.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, workflow, and efficiency.
• Stay current with manufacturing best practices and continue developing leadership skills.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and business demands.
• Support overall team success by assisting wherever needed while maintaining compliance with company standards.

Expectations and Performance Outcomes

The Manufacturing Team Lead is accountable for supporting and driving team performance in the following areas:

• Safety performance and proactive risk management.
• Product quality and compliance with all procedures and standards.
• Daily production output, including piece count, throughput, and critical-path work.
• Achievement of production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Development and execution of recovery plans when production goals are not met.
• Early identification and escalation of production constraints, including staffing, equipment, material shortages, or quality concerns.
• Completion of required operator-level preventive maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in all applicable GSP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Timely implementation of corrective actions and recognition of when escalation is required.
• Productivity improvements, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining flexibility by effectively reallocating personnel and resources to meet changing production priorities.
• Demonstrating leadership that consistently upholds safety, quality, compliance, and integrity while achieving operational objectives.

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma and proven experience (typically 3+ years) in the machining field or equivalent knowledge.

• 2-5 years set up experience preferred.

• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to foster a safety-first culture.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and guide teams to prioritize safety in all aspects of operations.

• An understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling and operations, industry safety standards, and quality control methodologies.

• Working knowledge of risk assessments, hazard identification, and lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency with computer skills, MS Office, Manufacturing software, etc.

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.