Manufacturing Lead

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SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Lead will support the production supervisor in the assembly of product according to the required specifications and processes. This individual will help oversee production, while also escalating issues requiring support from the supervisor and/or engineering and coaching and training other team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Help enforce PPE standards and HR policies, e.g., cell phone and earbud standards, AM and PM breaks, etc. with all associates across departments.
• Ensure timely completion of open work orders. Work with team to assemble entire product and/or components while adhering to work instructions.
• Position and assemble parts according to prints.
• Work with material handler to ensure staging of all necessary parts and subassemblies required for open work orders.
• Ensure manufacturing adherence to all quality regulations; escalate non-conformities to Manufacturing Engineer as needed.
• Perform necessary transactions in ERP system to maintain accurate inventory.
• Lead start of shift meetings to ensure team is aware of/aligned to daily objectives.
• Coach and train other team members; participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee routine 5S activities to maintain clean and orderly staging of materials throughout work area.
• Lead daily Lean Daily Management (LDM) meetings and update all charts as necessary.
• Record production data including quantities assembled and downtime onto LDM boards as well as the Data Center Daily input log (for Data Center only) to use as a resource to solve problems and find route cause.
• Notify Manufacturing Engineer, Team Lead or Supervisor of defective materials or faulty operations.
• Ensure tooling and fixtures are optimized for maximum productivity, including calibrations.
• Support and lead the Production Supervisor as needed. (i.e. vacation, sickness, etc.).
• Exemplify a lean thinking mindset and drive change management.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED or related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanically inclined with previous experience in a manufacturing environment or related field

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiar with assembly tools and equipment
• Quality assurance experience a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
• Must be able to enforce policy and standardization
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the US

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are represented 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.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Shop floor working environment
• Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes
• Required to wear safety glasse