Assembly Team Leader 1st Shift (6:45am-3:00pm Mon-Fri)

This position reports to the supervisor or manager of the Assembly department.

Responsibilities:

• Set up daily work according to production schedule or verbal instructions & supervise the team to execute based on our requirements
• Ensure assembly lines are running smoothly & the flow of material into the lines is completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Collect and communicate work order priorities and statuses daily
• Train new hires and cross-train existing personnel to support team requirements
• Oversee that cleanliness and safety are maintained in work area
• Serve as first point of contact for any inquiries regarding assembly processes
• Communicate work order priorities and statuses daily and expedite as needed
• Provide feedback to supervision or management on employee & team performance
• Regularly participate in the assembly/packaging of product on an as needed basis
• Read and follow work orders, production drawings, sample assemblies or verbal orders to assemble products
• Audit the team's first piece inspections and ensure no quality errors throughout the shift
• Use hand tools and do occasional light duty machine work
• Use of ERP system to communicate production quantities, non-conforming product and material shortages
• Lead and support continuous improvement/Lean initiatives by identifying quality or production gaps and driving solutions that enhance product and process performance
• Drive the SQCDMM process within your department which may include facilitating Level 2 meetings, performing layered process audits (LPA_ and mentoring others
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve production issues promptly
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) within the department
• Support the vision, mission, strategy and values of the company

Requirements:

• High School Graduate, Technical Certifications a plus
• Advanced assembly and/or testing skills based on the area of focus
• Able to perform basic mathematical computations & computer applications
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey them to others
• Must be able to read work orders, bills of materials and assembly instructions
• Must be able to access and use our ERP system along with additional systems required on the production floor
• General knowledge of workplace safety and the basic principles of 5S
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of standing along with bending and stretching as needed
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus
• General knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO9001

Work Environment Shop Area:

• Machinery
• Chemicals, (See SDS)
• Dust
• Noise
• Protective clothing and equipment may be required
• Use of a computer or electronic equipment may be required

Prepared by: Human Resources

Approved by: VP Operations