Group Lead

Forj Medical•Saint Paul, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

At Forj Medical, the Production Group Lead works within a medical device manufacturing environment leading production activity on the manufacturing floor. Production Group Leads are responsible for ensuring day-to-day production related activities are performed effectively and efficiently by assigning daily staffing to the production lines, issuing proper materials to jobs, and reporting appropriate quantities to each job. The Production Group Lead is responsible for quickly responding to all events that impact the ability meet production goals and escalating issues to management as required.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required
3-5 years of experience in electronic-based manufacturing environment required
Experience in assembly, inventory control, shipping, or receiving in a manufacturing environment required
Demonstrated proficiency working with computers and the Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred
Demonstrated ability implementing Lean tools and methodologies
Experience with regulated environments such as FDA QSR's, ISO13485 for medical devices, and ISO 9001:2000 preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Proficient knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques
Ability to work well independently and on a team

Responsibilities

First line leader, visible on the floor and primary point of contact for direct labor with regards to daily production activities
Assign daily staffing location to direct labor employees to meet build plan targets according to production schedule
Report proper operational procedures and ensure all work in process is properly identified and controlled according to SOPs and escalate any production related issues to management
Gather production data to support Key Performance Indictors (KPIs) including daily output, quality metrics, continuous improvement initiatives, and other measures as identified
Update, and send out daily production pass downs for assigned production lines
Ensure all employees working on specific production lines are trained to current procedures
Assess component availability and inventory for assigned production lines and communicate any potential issues, such as stock outs, or needing materials from Receiving Inspection to management
Provide feedback on updating E-Kanban system of inventory
Ensure accuracy of inventory on production line
Evaluate materials on assigned production lines to ensure proper electronic, and physical movement
Ensuring the marking of discrepant material and devices is completed through the nonconformance process
Assist in moving cells from NPI to Manufacturing floor as required, ensuring inventory is accurate
Utilize leadership skills to prioritize tasks, delegate to team members, and escalate to management
Other duties as assigned