3rd Shift Assembly Lead

nVent•Solon, OH

About The Position

The Assembly Lead ensures uninterrupted production flow in an assigned process and provides problem support, coaching, and on-the-job training to help employees meet day-to-day department goals. The role communicates with support resources to resolve problems and provides backup to the Production Supervisor for assigned areas. The Assembly Lead promotes continuous improvement by involving employees in problem solving and decision making, recognizing strong performance, and applying Lean methods to reduce waste. The role helps ensure employees follow safety, quality, and production procedures; supports production by setting up or operating equipment as needed; coordinates material and information flow; and adjusts staffing and workflow in response to changes during the shift. The position also supports employee training and development, monitors performance, and addresses safety concerns, including reporting hazards and incidents, preparing incident reports, participating in safety inspections, and ensuring appropriate medical attention is provided when needed. The posting describes a 3rd-shift role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Computer experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC, and the Internet.
Knowledge of all operations in the assigned production process.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and ability to promote compliance.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Ability to communicate job expectations and achieve results through monitoring, coaching, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Reliable and punctual attendance, and ability to report tardiness, attendance issues, and disciplinary issues to the Production Supervisor.
Ability to conduct operator training on standard work, including work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, and company and value-stream policies and procedures.
Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Production Supervisor.
Ability to sustain and drive Lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a changing business environment.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of production work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide backup to the Production Supervisor for assigned areas.
Maintain uninterrupted production flow and provide problem support to employees.
Promote continuous improvement by involving employees in problem solving and decision making and recognizing exceptional work.
Ensure employees follow safety, quality, and production procedures while maintaining efficiency metrics.
Coordinate employee training and personal development, including training operators on standard work and procedures.
Coach team members to improve performance and develop skills.
Lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities and drive out waste using Lean methods.
Support production by setting up or operating equipment when necessary.
Operate equipment applicable to the assigned area, including CRTs and forklifts.
Coordinate timely and accurate movement of material and information into, within, and out of the assigned work area.
Collaborate with leadership and department stakeholders to align teams on production status and resolve issues promptly.
Ensure employees perform duties safely; arrange appropriate medical attention in the event of an injury.
Report safety hazards and incidents promptly, provide detailed incident reports, and participate in safety inspections.
Adjust staffing and workflow in response to changes in materials, machines, or labor during the shift.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.