Manufacturing Lead

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Position : Manufacturing Team Leader

Location : Ward Hill, MA, 01835

Duration : 12 Months

Job Type : Temporary Assignment

Work Type : Onsite

Shift : 06 : 00 AM to 02 : 30 PM

Summary

This role works collaboratively to produce high-quality components used in world-class microscopes operated by leading scientists. The Team Lead of Manufacturing is responsible for leading a team of hourly colleagues in a test and assembly manufacturing environment, overseeing departmental goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Employee Development. The position also includes maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to established parameters and specifications and collaborating with the entire manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Staffing : time-card administration, OT management, PTO, and attendance tracking
• Employee development : Individual Development Plans, coaching, and training
• Performance management : updates weekly, daily / hourly production metrics, and facilitates regular team meetings
• Facilitating team participation
• Resolving production problems
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Giving and receiving employee feedback
• Providing written end-of-shift performance updates to Production Supervisor
• Overseeing continuous improvement (PPI) initiatives and activities
• Leading, participating in, and supporting meetings; monitoring project progress; reporting key metrics
• Analyzing procedures and production methods to improve quality, cost, and productivity
• Conducting regular audits / GEMBA walks and implementing identified improvements
• Defining and driving safety initiatives
• Overseeing and driving 6S programs in areas of ownership
• Serving as first line of response for equipment failure
• Identifying and solving issues with circuit boards, cabling, and vacuum pumps
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance on sophisticated electronics
• Monitoring equipment uptime using KPIs and planning / scheduling equipment repairs
• Installing and qualifying new Scanning Electron Microscope capital test equipment as needed

Required Skills

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.