About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Job/Position Summary

As a Group leader you will monitor, coordinate and schedule work activities utilizing people and equipment. Monitor production while assuring schedule compliance.  Lead and coordinate activities in the absence of the supervisor. Assist in all areas of production to meet department goals. Collaborate with management and engineering as needed. Communicate and pass-down to oncoming shifts. Train individuals in processes as required.  Perform production responsibilities 30% and 70% group leader responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality procedures and work instructions.
• Performs a variety of tasks, following sets of written procedures. Occasionally chooses among alternative courses of action within the limits of established procedures, instructions, schedules, and priorities.
• The job involves exchanging information with other persons including providing answers, explaining procedures, and communication with others to obtain answers.
• Perform routine production tasks under the close direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person, including but not limited to forming, assembling and packaging of our products; the set-up and operation of various workstations.
• May require use of various tools and equipment including, but not limited to hand tools, assembly and test equipment, and soldering.
• Where necessary, monitor work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, and job instruction sheets. Maintain quality and rate charts as required.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Responsible to monitor production activities.
• Coordinate and schedule work activities utilizing people and equipment.
• Monitor production while assuring schedule compliance.
• Assure that process integrity is being maintained.
• Audit and make sure that operators are following documented procedures.  Make management aware if an operator is not following the process.
• Maintain proper supply of required materials and piece parts to achieve production goals.
• Perform or assist in cycle counts of inventory.
• Other related duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience on manufacturing line, and ERP system
• Any training or certification on lean manufacturing preferred
• Reading, writing and communicating in English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact with management and engineering.
• Ability to communicate and pass-down to oncoming shifts.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with co-workers and engineering and management staff.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good manufacturing skills including good hand-eye coordination, close visual attention.
• Good understanding of various machine set-up and equipment operations.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical/Working Requirements

• Must pass periodic blood tests per OSHA requirements where applicable.
• Must pass brief physical exam & pulmonary function test to determine ability to wear a respirator when required where applicable.
• Ability to lift material and equipment weighing up to 50lbs throughout the shift.
• Able to maneuver 55-gallon drums weighing up to 800lbs using a drum dolly.
• Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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