Assembly Team Lead

IDEXX • Roswell, GA

6d • $27 - $29

About The Position

As an Assembly Team Lead, you will guide and support a team of six Specialists who operate automated manufacturing equipment to produce high‑quality cassettes for our blood gas analyzer product line. While you will be fully trained on the equipment, your primary focus will be on leadership—coaching the team, coordinating workflows, and ensuring that production goals and quality standards are consistently met. This role plays a key part in helping us deliver diagnostic products that make a difference in the lives of people and animals around the world.
You will work in a welcoming, structured environment guided by 5S, Lean Manufacturing principles, and ISO standards, and you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Engineering. We’re committed to supporting your growth and providing opportunities to expand your skills and responsibilities.
If this position excites you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. We value driven individuals who want to learn and lead, and we're always looking to help talented team members grow their careers.
Schedule: 5am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday

Requirements

• Demonstrated supervisory or team‑lead experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of assembly or manufacturing work processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in SAP transactions; experience training others is strongly preferred.
• Positive, motivated, “can‑do” attitude with a high level of drive and initiative.
• Ability to earn the trust and respect of team members and stakeholders.
• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Extensive sitting, phone use, and computer work.
• Standing continuously for up to 2 hours.
• Using hands and fingers; extending and reaching with arms.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability sufficient for in‑person and phone communication.
• Fluency in English.
• Extended hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily work activities of six Assembly Specialists, coordinating assignments and providing hands‑on training, coaching, and guidance.
• Serve as an informational resource and ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency in managing priorities to keep production running smoothly.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional departments to communicate updates, coordinate workflows, and resolve issues.
• Support automated machine operations as needed—including setup, troubleshooting, changeover, and cleanup—while focusing primarily on leadership responsibilities.
• Perform scheduling, gather production information, back up supervisors, participate in project teams, and support reporting and documentation needs.
• Lead by example, fostering teamwork, accountability, and a respectful, engaged work environment.
• Provide SAP transaction expertise; train team members and ensure accurate system usage.
• Maintain high attention to detail and ensure adherence to 5S, Lean, ISO, and safety standards.
• Perform regular duties of an individual contributor as needed to support the team and meet production goals.

Benefits

• An hourly rate target of $27/hr - $29/hr (dependent on skillset and experience)
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One
• 5% matching 401k
• Generous PTO benefits
• Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees