Assembly Line Lead

Westaff is seeking an experienced 1st Shift Assembler Line Lead in the North Kingstown, RI area for IMMEDIATE hire. 

Hours: 5am - 4pm (Mon-Thurs)
Pay: $21 an hour 

Job Description:

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, output and on-time delivery targets


• Identify material/capacity constraints and resolve issues, including chasing material shortages, expediting and prioritizing functions (receiving, inspection, mfg. engineering, etc.) and escalating issues


• Ensure all components being used are to the BOM. Verify that the printed labels are correct


• Ensure that ERP transactions are completed to reflect physical material movement


• Achieve cycle count accuracy goals


• Ensure production activities are completed in accordance with design and process documentation


• Lead daily production meeting and assist with creating and publishing daily/weekly/monthly metrics


• Assist with training and coaching of production workforce


• Use data and continuous improvement tools to resolve internal and external corrective actions


• Assist engineering with Proto-types and special projects for new development of product lines

Qualifications: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Inventory Management software (Mapics experience a plus)


• Demonstrate the ability to lead by example, to provide guidance, mentoring to peers and to promote team work.


• 5 – 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment


• 1-3 years experience with PCB Soldering and Confrormal Coating Machines

Apply to learn more about the position!