Production Team Lead

Join Intricon a growing company with meaningful career opportunities. Intricon is a leading contract development manufacturer in micromedical. For four decades Intricon has been bringing the worlds smallest smartest bioelectronic devices to life. We specialize in Microelectronics for Biosensors Electromagnetic Sensors for Surgical Navigation and Precision Miniature Molding.

Intricons mission is to improve and extend peoples lives by developing and manufacturing micromedical devices. Our culture is centered on our core values of collaboration innovation inclusiveness velocity and authenticity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Team Lead will play a key role in overseeing and guiding the daily operations of the production team to ensure efficiency quality and safety in manufacturing processes. This handson position requires a proactive approach to leading by example providing direction and fostering a collaborative and productive environment. The Team Lead will be responsible for managing production schedules monitoring team performance and troubleshooting operational challenges while ensuring adherence to company standards and safety protocols. This position requires a team member who is not only adept at managing resources and workflows but is also deeply involved in the daytoday activities of the team providing support and mentorship as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leads team members on the production floor to be the first point of contact with questions or issues. Be the first to guide problem solving and escalation when needed. *
2. Promote and facilitate continuous improvement activity.
3. Monitors production for adherence to quality standards. *
4. Reports daily production results for metrics to the Tier board.
5. Performs direct work as necessary.
6. Maintains workflow and ensures availability of proper materials tools and fixtures.
7. Creates maintenance work orders for tool and equipment issues.
8. Ensures proper lot changes and line clearances.
9. Oversees maintenance of work assignments to achieve the production schedule. *
10. Setsup tests and documents new tools and materials.
11. Monitors safety practices and housekeeping. *
12. Interacts with other departments to resolve problems that interfere with productivity.
13. Oversight and support for training of new and less experienced operators. Manages crosstraining training matrix to monitor versatility. *
14. Possesses a good practical understanding of manufacturing operations and related processes.
15. Other duties may be assigned.

*Essential Functions

FRONT LINE WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS:

Accountability

Attention to Detail

Communication

Dependability

Embrace Differences

Innovation

Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Five 5 years of directly related production experience; at least two 2 of these years as a regular Intricon employee preferred.

Skills:

• Fine motor skills are essential for handling miniature parts.
• Ability to maintain a high level or concentration while doing repetitive work.
• Ability to visually inspect product using a microscope.
• Ability to communicate effectively to read and write in English.
• Methodical/Systematic skills necessary for machine startup and shutdown.
• Ability to notice differences in product.
• Ability to comprehend basic machine components and controllers.
• Ability to use basic inspection equipment such as calipers drop gauges gauge pins micrometers comparator smartscope and voltmeter.
• Ability to communicate effectively using manufacturing terms.

Physical Requirements:

While performing duties of this Job employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel. Employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and or operations of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

All positions are responsible for following applicable company policies and procedures as defined by their manager.

WHY WORK AT INTRICON

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical insurance
  • Health Savings Account EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS!
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance COMPANY PAID!
• Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability COMPANY PAID!
• 401k COMPANY MATCH!

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development and Degree Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program / Travel Assistance
• Referral Program

SALARY RANGE:

The anticipated base pay for this position is: $21 $25/hour

Intricon is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a fulltime schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account including but not limited to candidate qualifications education geographic locations market conditions and internal equity.