Lead - Assembler

IDEX Corporation•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Lead - Assembler supports and covers for the Value Stream Leader during their absence and serves as the technical lead for the department. The role operates as a team player at prescribed performance levels consistent with quality, and is qualified to perform any operation in the assigned assembly department. The Lead maintains broad knowledge of assembly operations and procedures to ensure quality products, supports Standard Work in the assigned assembly cell, and leads by example to maximize cell output. The position supports assembly operations through activities such as cycle counts, parts orders, backflush operations, value stream boards, product packets, work assignments, stock moving, training, and technical support. It helps maintain proper work-cell flow and customer/supplier communications, identifies and corrects flow disruptions, and reports defective materials or faulty operations. The Lead supports troubleshooting, participates in improvement projects, follows Lean methodology and 6S guidelines, and provides constructive performance feedback. The role also ensures appropriate training for new or transferred assemblers and maintains training-matrix certification levels. The work requires independent thinking, initiative, analysis, communication with employees and external contacts, and the ability to follow instructions and make informed decisions. Physical requirements include operating computers and hand tools, using fine motor skills for assembly, reaching and handling items, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying, and standing and walking. The role may require overtime, including weekends, and a variable schedule.

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, demonstrate work ethic and personal initiative, and learn new procedures and train others.
Ability to follow procedures and Standard Work and read assembly documentation and other required materials.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use measurement equipment.
Ability to work unsupervised, remain self-motivated, and manage time effectively.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to operate computers and hand tools and use fine motor skills for assembly.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently and stand for up to 10 hours.
Availability to work overtime, including weekends, and work a variable schedule.
Excellent attendance history.

Nice To Haves

Prior assembly experience and experience using manufacturing equipment.
Experience operating material handling equipment.
Computer skills.
Ability to anticipate and prevent problems and perform analysis.
Drive to meet customer expectations and maintain the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

Complete cycle counts, parts orders, backflush operations, value stream boards, product packets, work assignments, and stock moving.
Provide 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/supplier communications to improve quality.
Perform any operation in the assigned assembly department and maintain broad knowledge of assembly operations and procedures.
Support Standard Work in the assigned assembly cell and lead by example to maximize output.
Identify and correct disruptions in flow.
Participate in improvement projects and follow Lean methodology.
Follow 6S guidelines and enforce general housekeeping and Visual Factory practices.
Provide constructive performance feedback and notify the Value Stream Manager of performance issues needing attention.
Ensure proper training for new or transferred assemblers and maintain Training Matrix certification levels.
Perform other duties as requested.