Assembly Line Lead

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Line lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of production employees ensuring that motivation and performance levels are sustained. The Line Lead will focus on employee productivity, quality, safety and training.

Requirements

Associates degree in IT, or related discipline, and/or equivalent related work experience
4+ years’ of leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Ability to prioritize workload and possess excellent multi-tasking skills
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information and train/advise line operators
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
Leadership - ability to lead cross-functional team
Communication - ability to simplify issues/direction and communicate verbally and written to all levels of employees
Organizational - ability to pull information together from numerous sources and consolidate into a plan/direction for the organization
Requires the ability to bend, twist, pull, lift and stand for extended periods of time
Capable of lifting a minimum of 30lb

Responsibilities

Taking morning attendance
Ensuring all operators perform the ESD test upon entering the Server Build Area
Ensuring all operators are wearing proper ESD equipment
Assigning operators to stations
Train operators on assembly tasks (new process/SKUs excluded)
Train new operators on company policy, lunch/break, line orientation
Deploy the SOP to the displays
Coordinate with the Unboxing/Materials Running team to ensure on-time material delivery and synchronize on the next job
Ensure operators are using the Status Lights properly
Observe progress at each station and give the command to move
Assisting operators when they fall behind in assembly tasks
Keeping the line running
Removing non-conforming parts or systems from the line immediately when they are identified
Ensure that items are tagged/logged & replacements are requested immediately
Assigning IPQC inspectors to resolve quality issues offline
Identify operators having trouble with their assigned tasks
Coach operators on new tasks
Rotate operators to different stations
Rotate operators with the Unboxing/Materials Running team
Observer the line balance
Ensure that operators understand and are following the assigned tasks on a new job
Identify bottlenecks or pinch points
Work with the Server Build Support team to analyze and resolve bottlenecks
Ensure end-of-day clean-up is performed on the line
Turn off lights/monitors/fans
Ensure trash bins are emptied by the Materials Flow team
Ensure proper tooling is available for all operators during the job change

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
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