Assembly Leader

The Assembly Team Leader will work with a team of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic to build high quality machine with a focus on efficiency, safety, and process improvement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Lead assembly team members to maximize efficiency, equipment value, cross training, and development. 

• Support a culture of continuous improvement, utilize available resources and tools to reduce machine downtime, identify and implement process improvements, oversee use of standard work processes, and identify training needs. 

• Assist in determining future assembly build equipment investments. 

• Work with the Quality team to address non-conformance’s, and solid containment, root cause, and permanent corrective actions. 

• Plan for rapid response capability to meet customer needs. 

• Proactively identify equipment issues and work closely with Maintenance to plan and schedule preventive maintenance. 

• Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards. 

• Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately. 

• Forecast / monitor monthly business financial commitments.  

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in function.  

• At least two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Technical expertise in machining, paint, fabrication, materials, blueprints, NC programs, routings, tooling, and fixturing. 

• Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills. 

• Proven problem-solving skills, planning, and scheduling abilities. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 

• Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, meeting goals, including improving through-put, shortening cycle time, and improving inventory turns. 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives. 

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY: 

​​Provides leadership and direction to team members.​ 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer 

• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly 

• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally 

• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards 

• Travel by air or car occasionally 

  #LI-MP1