Manufacturing Specialist- Lead

Summary:

The Manufacturing Specialist- Lead coordinates daily production activities while also performing handson assembly work. The role supports team performance ensures safety and quality standards are met escalates issues to supervisors and assists with scheduling and production tracking. This position helps train team members drives continuous improvement and supports operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• The Lead Associate performs a range of tasks depending on the composition of the team and cell/building initiatives.
• Generally the Lead Associate coordinates the day-to-day planning of the operation to ensure the team meets their daily production goals.
• The Lead Associate will perform the lead tasks approximately 50% of the time and will function in their manufacturing associate capacity for the remainder of the time.The time spent on these tasks may be adjusted based on business needs.
• The Lead Associate must be able to effectively escalate any issues to the Operations Supervisor or other key operational team members.

• Other duties as assigned

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Team Engagement

• Encourage team members to submit suggestions and provide solutions for manufacturing issues.
• Involve team members in problem solving activities and QDIP assignments.

Team Development

• Monitor associate skills and provide input on training and cross training needs.
• Escalate any interpersonal issues/team conflicts directly to the Supervisor.
• Provide feedback on positive behaviors for an individual or the team to the Supervisor for recognition purposes.
• Monitor the teams performance and provide input to assist the Supervisor in completing associates performance reviews.
• May train team members based on their expertise in the subject matter as assigned.
• Promote good behaviors by coaching and mentoring team members.
• May attend operational meetings on behalf of the Supervisor.

Operational Management

• Track daily production activities and escalate any problems to the Supervisor or other key operational team members.
• Assist in scheduling and level loading operations to meet the operations performance metrics using tools such as: Crystal Reports and other Visual tools.
• Monitor QDIP process and review performance through the daily addition monitor relevant KPIs.
• Help ensure that Safety policies are being followed by all team members and escalate any problems to the Supervisor or other key operational team members.
• Monitor cell/building-specific actions (RAIL items) to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor accuracy of build paperwork.
• Monitor and drive standard work processes.
• Assist in Failure Review Board issues as assigned.
• Actively work with the team to identify and work on continuous improvement projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Level II position for at least one year (applies to internal candidate)
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be organized.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Lean and 5S knowledge desired.
• A minimum of 1 year experience directly with the assigned operational team preferred.
• Some customer interface experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint) to perform daily job tasks.
• Visual business systems a plus
• US Citizen

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits:

• PTO
• 401K
• Health Insurance (medical dental optical)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave (mothers fathers and adoptive parents)

In addition to the benefits youd expect we also offer flexibility stability and prosperity:

• A bonus payment for all associates paid quarterly based on performance and behavior metrics.
• 70 years of trend setters & trail blazers with new products.
• Promote from within culture.
• Opportunity to move vertically or laterally.
• A culture where we all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind be yourself and feel supported. Its how we achieve more together for each other for our customers and for the world.
• A team that you can depend on every day

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