Assembly Associate Lead 1st Shift

Position Purpose:

An Operations Lead is a “Utility” position providing dependable and versatile knowledge, skills and abilities with a strong ability to adapt and perform at a high level in assigned area.

Essential Functions:

In addition to standard Assembly Essential Functions must be able to:

• Production (Assembly):
  • Safely perform a wide variety of Production processes in assigned area and cross train throughout the department.
  • Ensure safety compliance always and communicate safety updates to procedures as needed.
  • Perform multiple equipment set-ups and changeovers as needed.
  • Perform problem solving and troubleshooting activity to resolve minor to moderate issues and escalate moderate to severe issues to the Production Coordinator or Production Supervisor.
  • Work on the line to maintain takt times.
  • Obtain/maintain Harvey Ball Level 4 in assigned areas.
  • Actively participate in incident/accident investigations.
  • Work to reconcile red tag/rework activity.
  • Participate in process improvement projects and act as subject matter expert.
  • Act as a mentor and resource to their peer group.
  • Maintain regular attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

High School diploma or GED required

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of the parts, processes and equipment for the assigned area.
• Demonstrates ability to be self-motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Computer literate using Windows based software.
• Assembly experience preferred (if assigned to Assembly)
• Material handling equipment experience preferred (if assigned to Materials).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints with geometric tolerancing preferred.
• Must remain in good standing regarding safety, quality, policy, performance and attendance (2^nd written warning or higher is no longer in good standing).

 Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 40 lbs frequenty
• Perform repetitive work
• Operate material handling equipment
• Computer work

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to manufacturing and warehouse environment

Behavioral Traits

• Ability to work independently and assist Coordinator/Supervisors as directed.
• Flexibility -Learn and perform a wide range of operations processes and change between them frequently as directed.
• Leadership - Ability to lead a group in a common direction.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.