Line Lead

Job Description

Job Description

The Lead Assembler position performs direct manufacturing activities in the production department in support of the department objectives to provide goods and services that meet customer's requirements for quality, quantity, and timeliness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• WORKING "Lead by Example" leader using "expertise" in respective Product Lines / SKUs throughout the entire production realization cycle, with a focus on :
• Assemble product, at least 2 / 3 of time, rest on support activities, training and paperwork review as and when required
• Continuous process & productivity improvement - support engineering, suggest improvements, communication, achieve or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by management for the Product Line such as production run rates, Minimal Quality Rejection, Cross-Training
• Communication of yield issues, first level of escalation, stop line as necessary - quality and efficiency
• Support NCR creation and resolution
• Paperwork / LHR review - daily checks, blanks filled in, paperwork complete (not reconciliation)
• Manage cross-training of team members and establish absentee backup plans A, B and C - maintain and request to meet requirements / add people
• Follow daily or weekly build schedule and align team members as needed - delegate responsibilities, hold accountable, including observance & enforcement of the break-schedules
• Startup, In-process Checks - notification of needs to Quality or Management, spot check line for errors
• Objectivity in making decisions based on data analysis and feedback
• Completion of all paperwork as required to maintain proper records.
• Line setup / management
• Perform line clearance activities
• Material requisitions
• Gathers and distributes materials as required to ensure area of responsibility is working in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
• Performs job start-up, tool set-ups, and changeovers as required.
• Responsible to follow Aptyx QMS, including all applicable SOP's included in the Training Matrix
• Management of people
• Ensures that all company established practices are followed and maintained - lead by example, address issues if appropriate, elevate to management if necessary
• Ensures strict adherence to safety requirements
• Ensure assemblers are properly trained, assist in problem resolution, and ensure they can satisfactorily perform independently SOPs
• Contact management or engineering for maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment as necessary
• Track daily production rates, on paper or by computer as requested. Ensure accurate yield and production logs.
• Maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork and a pleasant workplace - escalates to management, as necessary (decision on bringing in HR)
• Performs other job-related duties as requested

Qualifications