Production Operator Lead

Job Summary

The Production Operator Lead will lead the operators to assemble and produce products to meet customer requirements and expectations. The Lead is responsible for overseeing, conducting and training operators on hands-on assembly, debugging, and verification of modules and battery pack systems. The Production Operator Lead is charged with leading operators in the launch and assembly of new products.

Responsibilities

• Assembly products to customer requirements and company goals.
• Perform collection of downtime and production records for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assign operators to workstations with rotation during shift.
• Lead inventory of manufacturing area.
• Reports production problems to Production Supervisor.
• Perform Preventive maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Support Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) activities.
• Participate when required in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews.
• Monitor progress to keep the build schedule on track.
• Ensure materials are available to meet the production schedule. 
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction and efficiency improvements).
• Assist with specification development for machinery and equipment.
• Adhere to and support compliance to ergonomic guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.

• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. 
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in electrification assembly line/high voltage/electrical component handling/battery manufacturing required or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001or IATF 16949.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PLEX system software knowledge required.
• Able to work in a flexible team environment.

Key Competencies

• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.  
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively. 
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Working Safely: Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace. 
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before. 
• Valuing People: Is at ease with a wide range of individuals; enjoys different personalities and adapts an approach to accommodate those differences; makes positive assumptions about people and conveys a sense of trust and respect. 
• Integrity: Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in the delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general. 

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
• Must work rotating shift schedule; may need to work overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Able to continuously stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Able to complete physically demanding work. 
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Must be able to bend,