Lead - Assembler

IDEX•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Lead - Assembler supports and provides coverage for the Value Stream Leader during their absence and serves as the department’s technical lead. The role works as part of a team at prescribed performance levels consistent with quality, performs any operation in the assigned assembly department, and supports standard work in the assigned assembly cell. The lead helps maintain production flow, troubleshoot quality or operational issues, train assemblers, and contribute to improvement projects.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, and other office equipment.
Ability to work well with others; strong work ethic and personal initiative.
Ability to learn procedures and train others; follow procedures and standard work.
Ability to read assembly documentation and other required materials.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Excellent attendance history.
Ability to work unsupervised, self-motivated, and demonstrate good time management.
Ability to meet customer expectations and maintain the highest level of quality.
Ability to think independently, show initiative, anticipate and prevent problems, and perform analysis.
Ability to use fine motor skills for assembly and operate computers and hand tools.
Ability to interact with employees, managers, vendors, and customers.
Vision abilities and ability to reach, handle, pick, lift, push, pull, carry, stand, and walk.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read, write, and speak English, and make informed decisions.
Available to work overtime, including weekends, and work a variable schedule.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently and stand for up to 10 hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience using measurement equipment.
Prior assembly experience and experience using manufacturing equipment.
Experience operating material handling equipment.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Complete cycle counts, parts orders, backflush operations, value stream boards, product packets, work assignments, stock moving, training, and technical support for assembly operations.
Notify the Value Stream Leader, Value Stream Owner, or Quality Department of defective materials or faulty operations and assist with troubleshooting.
Help maintain proper flow within the work cell and promote customer and supplier communication to improve quality.
Perform any operation in the assigned assembly department and maintain broad knowledge of assembly operations and procedures.
Support the standard work of the assigned assembly cell and lead by example to maximize cell output.
Identify and correct disruptions in flow and actively participate in improvement projects.
Understand and follow Lean Methodology and 6S guidelines; maintain housekeeping and visual factory standards.
Provide constructive performance feedback and inform the Value Stream Manager of performance issues that need attention.
Ensure proper training for new or transferred assemblers and maintain training matrix certification levels.
Perform other duties as requested.