GROUP LEADER SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: July 29, 2025 - The Group Leader demonstrates experience working with youth and children, with a strong understanding of developmental milestones and positive youth development principles. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, the ability to plan and manage tasks independently, and familiarity with supervising activities that support emotional, cognitive, and social growth. The leader also applies knowledge of safe machine operation, basic math, mechanical drawings, and prioritization to ensure effective and developmentally appropriate program delivery.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Group Leader Resume
  • Staff Training
  • Shift Management
  • Project Leadership
  • Safety Compliance
  • Lab Problem-solving
  • Performance Reviews
  • Audit Execution
  • Quality Assurance
  • Root Cause
  • Process Mapping
  • Team Motivation
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-functional Communication
  • Team Engagement
  • Waste Elimination
  • Discipline Enforcement
  • Skill Development
  • Mentorship Support
  • Standards Training
  • Business Interface

Summary of Group Leader Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Operations Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Basic computer skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
  • Ability to interact positively with management and other employees to achieve goals
  • Ability to support and promote Worthington's philosophy

2. BA in Organizational Leadership with 5 years of Experience

  • Ability to lead and participate in group sports and recreation. 
  • Experience in developing group lesson plans or integrated learning packages.
  • Ability to troubleshoot production/personnel issues
  • Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Basic Excel and Group Wise training
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience as a team leader in an industrial setting, ideally within a pharma, biotech or CRO environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate multiple teams.
  • Familiar with all aspects of drug discovery (e.g., HTS, biomarker strategies and development of appropriate screening cascades)
  • Experience in complex in vitro biology, such as the use of primary cells, stem cells or 3D cultures in drug discovery. 

3. BA in Human Resource Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in managing complex research projects
  • Experience in defining, implementing and monitoring project plans
  • Ability to prepare and check the schedule and budget of research projects
  • Ability to report the progress and the results of the research and budget use
  • Strong engineering and energy fundamentals
  • Strong knowledge of energy efficiency and energy management measures
  • Knowledge of current trends in energy technologies, controls and system design
  • Knowledge of basic economic calculations on energy savings
  • Knowledge of coding in C++ and Python is considered an asset
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after an initial period of training

4. BS in Manufacturing Technology with 6 years of Experience

  • Able to communicate in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Able to work harmoniously with other employees from a variety of backgrounds
  • Experience with new therapeutic modalities such as cell therapy, gene therapy or biologics (e.g., proteins, antibodies, ASOs).
  • Able to work across various therapeutic areas to apply these skills to ongoing and new projects.
  • Able to connect across different CRL sites to drive project goals and enhance best practices, while working with international Business Development teams to establish client needs.
  • Knowledge of all employment regulations requirements
  • Experience operating a forklift and/or crane
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
  • Experience in facilitating workshops in one of the following disciplines including sports, technology, leadership, performing arts, prevention, and visual arts.

5. BA in Psychology with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience with Labor relations/UNIFOR
  • Global Manufacturing System (GMS) knowledge
  • Understanding COMMWIP or Lean Six Sigma– Waste Elimination
  • Understanding of the GMS and departmental and plant scorecard metrics
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to coach and support team members to develop them to their full potential
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships within OSHAWA
  • Proficiency in computer operation
  • Experience working within a leadership role in a manufacturing environment

6. BS in Industrial Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in implementing continuous improvement processes and working knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
  • Experience managing KPI and quality control plans
  • Experience in applying health and safety procedures within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in team building, staff development and influencing
  • Strong problem-solving and change management skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, across sponsors, and MITRE, and leverage relationships to benefit staff and work programs
  • Understanding and experience with cybersecurity engineering practices, cybersecurity architectures, and commonly used technologies
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Experience with goal setting, mentoring, and coaching of other employees
  • Ability and interest in developing increased cybersecurity domain knowledge, especially in the areas of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Data Security architectures and technologies.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills and use of basic Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel and Google suite of applications.
  • Ability for employees to stand and walk for long periods

7. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience working with youth in the specialization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience working with children.
  • Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
  • Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
  • Knowledge of safe machine operation practices.
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Knowledge of basic math/calculations.
  • Able to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
  • Experience in supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people or working in urban education
  • Knowledge of developmental milestones concerning physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of children and youth
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of positive youth development