2nd Shift Assembly Lead

UFP Industries • Blanchester, OH

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About The Position

The Assembly Lead, described in the job summary as a Crew Leader, coordinates an operating cell work area and its support services. The role assists with employee training and communication between management and employees. It uses limited experience and judgment to accomplish goals, with little creativity or latitude expected, and ensures the work area runs according to schedule while minimizing downtime.

The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The lead is responsible for safe and clean work areas, production coordination, quality checks, employee communication and training, continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and required production records.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in a related area.
• Working knowledge of production reporting and production scheduling.
• Basic working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.
• Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the work area and equipment are safe and clean.
• Ensure employees receive adequate machine-specific safety training before operating equipment.
• Assist with production scheduling and balance workloads between teams or work areas.
• Assist in reviewing preshift machine inspection sheets and addressing concerns.
• Review production sheets and communicate with employees.
• Check materials and finished products for quality and compliance with customer specifications.
• Implement continuous improvement principles to improve current processes.
• Conduct Sunrise meetings and monthly safety talks, and provide employee training.
• Direct activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable law.
• Communicate with employees and other management members as required.
• Lead employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Participate in completing employee performance evaluation forms.
• Prepare production reports and maintain required records.
• Ensure the work area complies with established safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED