Assembly Team Lead

Job Description:

Non-automotive /non–manufacturing company that is rapidly growing seeking an Assembly Team Lead.  The Assembly Team Lead reports to the Production Manager and requires a conceptual and technical understanding of a production floor environment. This position requires the ability to interpret production sheets, production specifications and assembly instructions. The Assembly Team Lead will be responsible for ensuring that the assembly process is being followed according to the standards as well as learning all stations to support the production flow.  The Assembly Team Lead will be responsible for driving the pace of production to meet the daily goals on-time and with high quality. The Assembly Team Lead will observe the build process and collect data to improve cycle time compliance. This person should also be a team orientated individual with a positive and helpful attitude as they will be collaborating with team members regularly to accomplish mutual goals and lead by example and fills in with assembly and testing needs.

Job Duties:

Facilitate all requirements pertaining to the Non-Conforming Material process to address defective material.

Facilitate team meetings as needed to communicate daily goals, expectations, new policies,

Comply and audit compliance with company core values and policies found in the handbook.

Informs the Production Manager on production schedule conflicts, issues, including attendance of production team

Leads the production team to meet or exceed daily and weekly production goals with a heightened focus on quality

Makes adjustments to schedule and team allocation as needed including cross-training

Escalates any needed assembly, testing, or personnel issues to the Production Manager

Compiles end of day report on all production data.

Assists the Production Coordinator in creation of work instructions.

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED or higher degree from a technical school

5 years’ experience in production assembly

Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and conflict resolution

Ability to use various hand tools efficiently, experience with operating pallet jack and basic electrical knowledge

Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc.

Knowledge of quality control principles and knowledge of ISO 9001 and best practices.

Interpreting production sheets, product specifications, assembly instructions and testing sheets

Experience with testing procedures and knowledge of administrative procedures

Knowledge of safety and operating regulations and ERP experience

Proficiency with computer systems (Microsoft Office Suite)

Experience with 2-bin filling and scanning procedure