Lead a team of manufacturing employees, operate equipment, machinery, use hand tools and follow instructions to produce quality products in a safe, timely, error-free, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

· Be able to setup, run, tear down, and reassemble machines in the assigned manufacturing areas

· Lead passdown meetings at white board and ensure all employees attend unless otherwise authorized

· Prioritize batches that need to be run based on customer needs and make changes as appropriate to ensure those needs are met

· Verify appropriate lines are running in assigned manufacturing areas, in the most effective and efficient manner possible

· Check that material and cable are running within limits defined in the Manufacturing Specifications

· Identify process or equipment failures and causes; initiate appropriate action to fix minor issues or to prevent reoccurrence (e.g., Non-conformance reports, emails, maintenance requests)

· Implement directives and instructions provided by management in a resourceful and timely fashion

· Ensure adherence to Workplace Conduct and Expectations

· Oversee and verify completion of shift tasks, such as area cleanliness

· Maintain raw materials are available and retrieve from warehouse when needed

· Oversee team members and ensure all duties and tasks are being performed efficiently and effectively during each shift

· Venture into assigned areas of responsibilities multiple times per shift to verify equipment is running and batches are being processed as required by SOP's

· Convey to management any issues that affect machine, batch, or workplace performance

· Maintain a work environment that is in compliance with safety laws and employment guidelines

· Ensure production goals are achieved, and document reasons why they are not met

· Participate in technical or management-led meetings to discuss goals, progress, and any issues in need of resolution

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
• Understanding of production procedures, manufacturing specifications, etc.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Ability to think and act quickly for problem solving
• Basic computer skills for e-mail, record keeping and to access job related work instructions

Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to read and write English.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Supervisory or management experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regular Activities:

· Lifting up to 50 pounds

· Climbing

· Standing

· Pull with force

· Walking

· Sitting

· Kneeling

· Reaching

· Use touch, feel and sight to evaluate product

· Exposure to fumes or airborne particals

Occasional Activities:

Lifting up to 100 pounds