Job description

Lead Manufacturing Associate:

Responsible for manufacturing components or trailers made into finished goods on a specific production line. That includes people management and reporting requirements.

Manufacturing is defined as Producing goods and parts from raw materials using such processes as welding, pressing, machining, and painting.

Assembly is defined as putting together various goods and parts to make/create a piece or trailer.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for the operation of a section within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Manager with the day-to-day management of their manufacturing area, overseeing a group of members, and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards while fostering a safe work culture. Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management. Performance affects the function’s image. Decisions and results have an impact on the process and its success.

Key Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

· Work to ensure people and resources are applied efficiently and effectively to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards

· Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements

· Ensure full adherence to 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practices at all times

· Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly

· Ensure all records are completed appropriately

· Ensure that non-conforming material is identified andsegregated

· Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed

· Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets.

· Ensure the team are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities

· Manage work order closures and stock control transactions

· Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures andinstructions

· Monitor changeover and line set-up efficiency

· Prepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first-piece buffs

· Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools

· Undertake continuous training and development

· Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

· Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization

· Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels, and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

· Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

People Management

· Responsible for training operators for products and processes within the local team

· Responsible for daily Management and support for the team to achieve operational success

· Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company procedures

· Carry out incident, accident, and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure

· Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

· Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the norms and behaviors expected of them

· Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the annual strategic plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables

· Provide product expertise within the team, and respond to operator queries

· Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team

Relationship Management

· Interface with Production Scheduling to determine schedules for shift production

· Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface is maintained

· Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and enhance Quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements and delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements

· Provide technical expertise to the team

Self Management

· Support, comply, and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

· Embraces personal challenge

· Confident, rounded thinker

· Is self-aware, resilient, assertive, and open to change

· Engages the interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together

· Actively Committed to team development

· High levels of motivation, optimism, and action orientated

Skills and Attributes:

· Exercise considerable initiative/judgment in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals

· Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision

· Ability to lead by example, gain respect from the team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organization skills

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time

· Ability to plan, analyze, and challenge

· Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders

· Solid understanding of all people-related processes and procedures

· Good knowledge of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor Quality

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

· GCSE Level A-C, IVQ Technician certificate, BTec first certificate or equivalent NVQ level 2 qualification

· Commitment to work towards professional accreditation with an industry-related body

· Experience in leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas

· Experience in assisting and developing (multi-skilled) people

· Strong PC skills and experience with packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Purchasing Information System (SAP)

· Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognized QC tools

· Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including ISO14001, and responsibilities

· Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949

· Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work

Example roles this job description may cover:

· Cell Leader

· Process Lead

· Production Team Leader

· Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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