3rd Shift Assembly Lead

nVent•Solon, OH

About The Position

The Assembly Lead ensures uninterrupted production flow in an assigned process and supports employees through problem solving, coaching, and on-the-job training to help meet daily business unit goals. The role communicates with support resources and backs up the Production Supervisor for assigned areas. The Assembly Lead promotes safety, quality, production procedures, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and Lean practices. The position may support production directly by setting up or operating equipment, coordinating material and information flow, and adjusting staffing or workflow in response to changing conditions. The role also works with leadership and department stakeholders to align teams on production status and resolve issues promptly. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Three to five years of production work experience is preferred. Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC, and the Internet is also specified. Benefits described apply to eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC, and the Internet.
Knowledge of all operations of the assigned production process.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures and the 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 to production staff and achieve results through monitoring, coaching, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Ability to achieve high productivity through reliable and punctual attendance and to report tardiness, attendance issues, and disciplinary issues to the Production Supervisor.
Ability to train operators 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 maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of production work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide backup to the Production Supervisor for assigned areas.
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.
Coach team members to improve performance and develop their skills.
Lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities using Lean principles.
Reduce waste throughout the department through Lean methodology.
Support production by setting up and/or operating equipment when needed.
Operate equipment applicable to the assigned area, such as CRTs and forklifts.
Coordinate timely and accurate movement of materials and information into, within, and out of the assigned work area as needed.
Collaborate with leadership and department stakeholders to align teams on production status and resolve issues promptly.
Ensure employees perform duties safely and arrange appropriate medical attention in the event of an injury.
Report safety hazards and incidents promptly and provide detailed incident reports.
Participate in safety inspections.
Adjust staffing and workflow in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.