Assembly Lead

Kelvion Products•Sperry, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Lead directs and coordinates activities of the assembly department, providing supervision while working on units approximately 80% of the time. The role manages department staffing and attendance to support production capacity and delivery schedules, coordinates multiple projects and employees, and ensures work is completed on time and within budget. The Assembly Lead interprets drawings, blueprints, and work instructions; monitors quality; trains employees; and supports assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and process improvement. The position directly supervises up to 10 non-supervisory employees and performs supervisory duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The role is expected to reinforce workplace safety, maintain daily 5S practices, ensure equipment meets required standards, and keep quality-control documentation compliant. It requires on-site attendance, punctuality, cooperation with coworkers and external contacts, flexibility to change tasks, and the ability to work overtime. A high school diploma or GED and at least three years of manufacturing experience are required. Kelvion offers medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. The company describes a collaborative and inclusive culture that values employee ideas, well-being, development, and career opportunities. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, data formats, and tools for sharing data across software programs.
Understanding of office network environments, email, and the internet.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturing work instructions, drawings, and other company documents in English.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead a department, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively to groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use advanced shop mathematics and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic shop knowledge of structure, assembly methods, and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple projects and people, track hours, ensure adequate manpower, and meet schedules and budgets.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Ability to work on-site, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and work overtime.
Ability to work cooperatively with others, handle multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to changes in assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly safety meetings and reinforce safety policies and rules, identifying and reducing or eliminating workplace hazards.
Manage manpower and attendance in the responsible area to maintain line capacity and meet delivery schedules.
Interpret drawings and blueprints and communicate or instruct team members in accordance with standard work instructions and industrial standards, including ISO 9000 and API 661.
Monitor quality in accordance with the company ISO Quality Plan.
Train or assist in training employees in assembly processes.
Provide supervision while working on units approximately 80% of the time.
Follow updated schedules and ship dates provided by management.
Manage multiple projects and employees to keep work on schedule and within budget; track job hours and ensure sufficient manpower.
Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing tasks and production needs.
Document data and write clear daily, abnormal, line-stop, and safety reports.
Work on-site, attend regularly and punctually, and work overtime as needed.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with employees, managers, executive management, customers, vendors, and the public.
Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and interchange with others in the department.
Assist with inspections, operate hand tools, sign off on quality-control check sheets, and help position units for inspection.
Ensure all quality-control check sheets comply with requirements.
Perform routine troubleshooting and problem solving, including identifying long-term improvements.
Encourage team members to generate ideas for continuous improvement in cost, time, and safety.
Ensure daily application of 5S workplace organization and housekeeping practices.
Ensure equipment is up to date and meets required standards.
Directly supervise up to 10 non-supervisory employees and carry out assigned supervisory responsibilities, including planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Assemble mechanical operations using process plans, blueprints, tool write-ups, sketches, illustrations, and verbal information; perform intricate installations involving close tolerances and fitting and adjustment of parts and assemblies.
Perform initial assembly of parts in minor assembly and sub-assembly tools to verify location, fit, and clearance and to establish methods and sequence of work operations.