Assembler II Team Lead, 1st Shift

Assembler II Team Lead - 1st ShiftHours: Monday - Thursday 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Overlap with 2nd shift Team Lead required for successful shift passdown. OT as needed to support business Reports To: Senior Production SupervisorPosition Description:Under direction of the Production Supervisor responsible for ensuring production teams assemble and/or package products according to customer specifications and established policies procedures practices and standards. Provides work direction monitors associate performance and provides input for associate daily Tier 1 meetings; communicate issues to associates and escalate issues to supervisors. Performs detailed assembly and/or packaging operations as needed per approved documentation and training. Ensures paperwork complies with documentation requirements. Maintains high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods Authority:This position has the authority to stop production at his/her work station if there is a question or concern about the acceptability of materials assemblies or processes that affect the quality or safety of Viant products. Freedom to act under close supervision in semi-structured assignments that normally require adherence to defined procedures and/or specific dcetailed instructions with limited originality. Solves problems of limited scope and Job Functions:SafetyModels and helps to enforce established safety policies practices and proceduresDocuments any safety/injury incidents and communicates to the Facilities / Equipment and Safety SupervisorHelps cultivate safety mindsets within production teams consistently brining safety observations and recommendations for improvementsPerforms equipment setups and minor equipment troubleshooting. Escalates issues as needed (i.e. to Maintenance supervisor etc.)Maintains 6S on assigned line and notifies supervisor of any deficienciesQualityFollows all standard work quality system procedures and ISO regulatory requirements as defined by Viants Quality System policies practices and proceduresDirects and verifies that team members are following standard work Quality System procedures and regulatory requirements. Monitosr production methods to verify accuracy and quality according to established policies and acquired knowledge of companys quality system to complete and review required documentation. Inspects product and paperwork for compliance to production and quality standardsWhen a quality concern is raised investigates and initiates documentation as necessary. Takes appropriate action with associates and any affected product consulting with supervisor as daily cleaning of workstation and work areas per quality systems requirementsReads understands leads and directs associates to complete disposition activities of discrepant product per written instructions consulting with supervisor as documentation to resolve questions regarding qualityDeliveryMaintains high standards in quality throughput and attendanceAchieves acceptable level of proficiency on trained operationsIdentifies areas for process improvement and makes recommendations to supervisorsLeads supports and coordinates with other Team Leads to ensure that all production areas are performing according to their daily/weekly goalsCommunicates important information to next shiftResponsible for communicating to Production Supervisor any production concerns and feedback on performance of assigned team membersAssists in training assigned team members in methods procedures and techniques according to established policies procedures and to help drive initiate and implement lean principles in production areasPeopleDemonstrates Viant ValuesSets a good example and leads team members in a positive mannerListens to and encourages others opinions and input. Validates other peoples contributions and associate behavior. Collaborates with supervisor as needed to resolve associate performance issuesCommunicates issues changes and updates to team members and ensures understandingSupports New Hires onboarding processMay attend and/or present data at company meetingsOther duties as assigned by supervisorKnowledge and Education:High school education or equivalent. Working knowledge of quality system Experience:Must have completed training for assigned work area. A minimum of 3 months experience is required; 1 year of experience is preferred. Previous experience in a regulated environment highly and Competencies:Possesses communication skills sufficient to read and write clearly and distinctly in EnglishDemonstrates understanding of the product and process flow for assigned work areaMaintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes methods and work assignmentsDetail- and quality-orientedOnce trained able to work with little supervisionPerforms basic arithmetic calculations. Handles multiple tasks simultaneouslyProjects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace; demonstrates Viant ValuesQualified to operate equipment in assigned work area as necessaryCommunicates problems to effect corrective actionWorking knowledge of various production machines / equipmentStrong attention to detailEquipment Used:Solvent dispenserSolvents and AdhesivesTubes StretcherArbor PressPneumatic PressPallet JackSmall precision instrumentsHeat GunAir GunLeak TesterTube CutterEFD DispenserUV Light CureBar / Tray SealerAutomatic BartackerGo / No-Go GaugeStretch WrapperRivet GunPhysical Requirements:Light physical activity performing non-strenuous day-to-day activities of a primarily productive lifting (20 lbs.) carrying (10 lbs.) bending and prolonged sitting. Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items; work with fingers hands and arms; and perceive attributes of objects and materialIntensive repetitive handwork for prolonged periodsRequires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses and the ability to identify and distinguish colorsWell-lighted air-conditioned indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation