Title: Group Leader (Production & Maintenance)

Location: Bedford, IN

Contract: 12 months with potential for extension or direct hire

Schedule: Must be able to support all three shifts and weekends as needed

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM

Compensation: $45–$49 per hour, with optional PTO and benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Group Leader to lead and coordinate maintenance and production activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership experience, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a proven ability to drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

This position plays a key role in overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations, developing teams, and ensuring equipment reliability to support production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and production staff to ensure all safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees, improve production methods, and enhance equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Review operations and collaborate with technical and administrative teams to identify and resolve production or process issues.
• Develop and implement tracking systems for maintenance, production, and quality control to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage staff performance; provide coaching, corrective action, and career development support.
• Prepare and maintain production and maintenance reports, personnel records, and performance documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• In-depth understanding of production processes, quality control standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Working knowledge of industrial machines and tools, including their design, operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical plans, blueprints, and schematics.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in business, industrial technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (maintenance or production).

Application Process

1. Apply with your current resume.
2. Receive same-day feedback on your application.
3. Participate in an online screening conversation to review the role and ask questions.
4. Receive follow-up feedback and next steps within 24 hours.

Our streamlined hiring process is designed to be fast, transparent, and candidate-friendly—typically completed in less than 24 hours from application to interview scheduling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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