Job Summary & Essential Functions

Assist in the supervision, coordination, facilitation, and leadership of SMT area employees directly or through Coordinators. Outline work procedures and assign duties to meet departmental and Company requirements. Act as a liaison between shifts.

• Perform administrative tasks under the guidance of the Production Manager
• Provide daily leadership and direction to employees on assigned shift
• Train, advise and counsel employees on work processes and procedures as well as company policies
• Regulate work flow to ensure maximum use of capacity and efficiency within department
• Ensure project and assignments remain consistent with company practices, policies, and regulations (for example: OSHA, Management System Standards)
• Interact and support all internal and external customers and set standards that promote good relations and communication 
• Research and troubleshoot problems and corrective actions to allow continuous improvement 
• Promote the concept of individual responsibility for quality work and workmanship standards 
• Track, monitor and report departmental performance objectives/results to Supervisor 
• Participate in periodic audits to ensure compliance to company standards

• Participate in recruiting, selection and development of operations personnel through maintaining discipline, personnel relations, and interviewing screened applicants. Provide input for hiring, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments and promotion
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
• Perform job responsibilities per employee’s technical background and charge time to meet utilization targets

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to product quality results
• Ability to communicate effectively in all forms
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflict tactfully and professionally
• Strong leadership and people management skills including team building, mentoring, and coaching
• Ability to problem solve issues involving multiple variables 

Required Experience & Education 

• High school diploma or GED; machine trade or technical school experience preferred

• Minimum 3 years of relevant job experience in SMT Production
• Previous electronic and/or electromechanical manufacturing experience