Assembly Lead

Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Line Lead is responsible for providing direction to Assembly Specialists. The Product Line Lead will regularly perform the same duties as Assembly Specialists while providing leadership to the team. The emphasis of the position is assuring productive workflows are achieved through teamwork and communication.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the Daily Plan with the Production Manager and others as needed.
• Provide direction to Assembly Team on daily work plan.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for other team members for questions or concerns regarding daily work.
• Assist colleagues with challenges or issues; communicate with others as necessary; present ideas or solutions.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for questions or concerns related to products, including Customer Service, Quality, Shipping, Parts Orders, Inventory, or others.
• Assure products are assembled per customized order components with an emphasis on quality.
• Provide training and reminders on established processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide training and work instruction to new hires and other individuals who may be assisting in the department; validate competency.
• Instruct and follow quality procedures.
• Notify Quality Control of nonconforming or missing items.
• Notify Inventory Control of inventory needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and use material/equipment properly.
• Monitors work of team to ensure quality and efficiency; provides feedback for appreciation/recognition as well as need for improvement.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and skills to organize and prioritize workload.
• Follows policies and procedures; may provide input into decisions affecting work flows of Assembly Team.
• Completes work in a timely manner and is consistently at work and on time.
• Strives to increase quality and productivity.
• Assist the Production Manager with the efficient operations of the plant by providing information and ideas to improve work processes, safety, or other items.
• The Product Line Lead is responsible for reporting inappropriate behaviors, absences, or other concerns to the Production Manager for follow-up.
• The Product Line Lead may provide feedback to the Production Manager on the performance of employees and may participate in the completion and delivery of performance evaluations.
• The Product Line Lead is expected to lead and support change initiatives within the assembly unit and production department as well as organization-wide initiatives.
• The Product Line Lead may be responsible for start-up and/or shut down processes at the site.
• The Product Line Lead must be able to routinely perform the job functions of the Assembly Specialist.
• Performs an assembly quality inspection with each unit being built/assembled. (Pre-check before quality inspection).
• Ability and provides instruction with the operating systems (NetSuite, K-Pay) and tablets.
• Understands and adheres to Quality & Compliance policies and procedures.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment where/when necessary.
• Contributes to a respectful, non-hostile, non-violent work environment.
• Understands the purpose, value, and impact work has on product customers and users.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Product assembly experience; solid knowledge or product line(s)
• Ability to lead others, develop cohesive teams, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve problems and make good business decisions.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Withstand moderate levels of noise
  
  

Summary

We offer a competitive hourly rate in the$24.00 to $28.00range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.