Warehouse Assembly Lead - 1st Shift

Brief Description

• Internal Position Available:
  
  

Summary/Objective

Coordinates area associate work activities to achieve output requirements of quality, quantity/pieces, and on-time shipping of product to customers. Provide assistance to supervisor with work coordination and assignments, training, and trouble-shooting work problems to minimize work interruptions, and delayed shipments. Responsible for department/ work area and can perform with little direction.

Essential Functions

• Oversight of assembly cells ensuring work assigned is completed timely and accurately to meet customer demand with help from supervisor.
• Work closely with support staff such as Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to rectify problems such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications.
• Participate as an active member of the assembly team and assembles products.
• Maintain standard work and update as needed.
• Update production metrics and facilitate regular team communications.
• Perform 5S duties, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Has mastery of all assembly positions.
• Assist in training associates on the processes and procedures of the department.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methods and tools to make work process improvements.
• Observe and apply department and company Safety policies and procedures.
• Additional tasks assigned by supervisor/manager.
  
  

Competencies

• Basic leadership skills in dealing with people effectively.
• Ability to guide others toward task and goal achievement.
• Computer data entry skills.
• Ability to Problem Solve
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge on use of tools and machine aids
• Knowledge of Company products.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as standard work and pick lists.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math (add, subtract, multiple, etc.)
• Knowledge of Quality ISO procedures and Lean Standard Work
  
  

Work Environment

• Warehouse/manufacturing work environment.
• Frequent lifting of 5 to 35 pounds.
• Occasional lifting, bending, stooping twisting.
• Reaching and bending to retrieve materials.
• Some exposure to cold with overhead shipping door(s) open for short periods.
• Frequent movements between work areas.
• Many hours standing/walking involved (10 )
  
  

Entry Level Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Entry Level Experience

• One to Three years of assembly experience required.
• Five years of assembly experience, preferred.
• One to two years computer experience including data entry, Word, Excel, and Outlook, preferred.