Manufacturing Lead

Company Information
Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.

Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.


SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Lead is pivotal in our manufacturing plant, overseeing daily operations and ensuring that production schedules are met efficiently and by quality standards. This position requires a dynamic leader who can coordinate team activities, manage resources, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain a smooth workflow.
The Manufacturing Lead bridges the production floor and management, ensuring clear communication and successful objective achievement. They also contribute to continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs, supporting immediate goals and long-term manufacturing success.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules and quality standards are met.
• Mentor and train manufacturing staff, guiding best practices and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as supply chain and quality control, to ensure smooth workflow and timely issue resolution.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor equipment and machinery for malfunctions, arranging maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including health and safety measures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, adjusting processes or resources to meet production targets.
• Lead emergency response efforts within the manufacturing area, including executing evacuation plans and incident reporting.
• Value diversity in people and ideas.
*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational training.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the medical industries or molding, printed circuit boards, or electronics businesses.
• Experience with formal training in a production environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting production reports and MRP systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Trained or certified in Lean and Six Sigma is a plus.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
JOB SKILLS
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment managing a team for a continuous workflow, spotting constraints prior to them creating a gap in the line.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Managerial courage to proactively address issues and conflicts.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and procedures.
• Analytical skills to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
• Decision-making skills to maintain production schedules.
• Task prioritization, schedule management, and timely order completion.
• Resource organization to enhance productivity.
• Safety enforcement and compliance with health regulations.
• Emergency response capabilities within a manufacturing setting.
• Quality monitoring and control thr