ASSEMBLY CELL LEAD- 2nd Shift

Freistadt•Germantown, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the hourly cell operations and execution of the assembly team, ensuring efficiency and safe production of products. The role involves ensuring quality control, maintaining cell schedules and addressing any issues that arise during production.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
1-5 years previous manufacturing experience preferred
Well-rounded mechanical ability
Willingness to participate in continuous learning opportunities
Ability to teach, coach, & mentor team members on solving problems

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
Organize and plan line execution to meet SQDC goals
Prepare work to be accomplished by following assembly instructions, part lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials (1st/Last piece, labels, scrap sheets, documentation)
Ensure components are assembled throughout the zone by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies
Deliver to customer expectations by training and enforcing Assembly and Quality standards
When I can’t follow standardized work, stop and escalate to Material Handling, Mfg. Engineering, or Team Leader
Follow TQC’s and verifies
Train new associates on J.W. Speaker onboarding process, new standards, and equipment
Explain and mentor associates in proper preparation of work and to assemble components following standards and procedures
Encourage collaboration and gain trust/support of peers to drive action to improve cell performance
Assist associates with non-conforming parts & in the calibration of quality standards to customer expectations
Work with Team Leader to document individual skills via Skills Matrix process
Surface problems hindering cell metrics and performance
Utilize PDCA (Plan Do Check Adjust) logic to provide effective solutions to problems, assist team members to identify waste and facilitate improvements
Follow 5s standards everywhere – including cafeteria, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.
Explain the importance of group metrics and performance