Production Line Lead I

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• •Ensure quality products are assembled in support of customer dock dates
• •Organize and assign work to meet the production schedules while following standard work assigned to the shipset
• •Monitor and communicate the daily production results and submit the daily efficiency report
• •Conduct daily meetings with the production line to review daily performance goals and challenges
• •Set up ANDON system to manage line progress through the shift and update as needed
• •Ensure the proper provisioning of the production line (tools, hardware, consumables)
• •Effectively communicate and elevate issues impacting the daily performance of the line from Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to the Production Supervisor
• •Assess the efficiency of each operator and provide training or recommend disciplinary action as necessary to Production Supervisor
• •Provide input for performance evaluations for assemblers and assistants
• •Review and provide daily attendance reports; Audit ITA records to ensure proper time charging
• •Monitor and reduce line scrap cost; Follow MRB and Q-note processes
• •Conduct and assist with corrective actions, root cause analysis and preventative action
• •Cross train on multiple processes to increase knowledge and value to the team
• •Train assemblers in new processes including standard work
• •Investigate line stops, put in emergency measures, and counter measures to cope with line stops
• •Communicate Line damages immediately
• •Communicate regularly with the line inspector to be aware of the quality issues found
• •Communicate quality issues back to the line operator and investigate root cause to ensure it is resolved
• •Participate in the daily production meetings
• •Work with Production Supervisor to build a cross training plan to strengthen the team and invest in assemblers
• •Fill in for assemblers when away from the work area (absenteeism, training, etc.)
• •Interact with internal and external customers professionally
• •Maintain a safe, clean and organized workplace; Conduct regular housekeeping audits
• •Support and maintain 5S initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Experience:

• •3+ years’ of seat assembly or related manufacturing experience
• •Trainer or leadership experience preferred
• •Qualification to support all line functions as needed
• •Must be able to read, write and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
• •Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks
• •Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance
• •Ability to communicate and present in front of peers and upper management
• •Ability to organize teams to effectively accomplish organizational goals
• •Excellent interpersonal skills
• •Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice and overtime