Production Line Lead I

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

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