Lead - Assembly

Cadrex Mukilteo • Mukilteo, WA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is searching for an Assembly Department Lead who will be responsible for managing and supervising the assembly department, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality output, and a motivated workforce. Your strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills will contribute to the success of the assembly department. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, you will drive a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.

Requirements

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of assembly line leads and assemblers, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment
• Plan, organize, and coordinate assembly activities to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to establish production goals, prioritize tasks, and optimize resource allocation
• Monitor assembly processes to ensure products are assembled accurately, efficiently, and according to specifications
• Conduct regular quality inspections, implement corrective actions, and ensure adherence to quality control procedures
• Drive the implementation of best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and continuous improvement initiatives within the assembly department
• Train and develop assembly personnel, identifying training needs and providing opportunities for skill enhancement
• Maintain and enforce safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, to address operational issues and collaborate on process improvements
• Analyze production metrics, identify trends, and report performance data to senior management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of assembly line leads and assemblers, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment
• Plan, organize, and coordinate assembly activities to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to establish production goals, prioritize tasks, and optimize resource allocation
• Monitor assembly processes to ensure products are assembled accurately, efficiently, and according to specifications
• Conduct regular quality inspections, implement corrective actions, and ensure adherence to quality control procedures
• Drive the implementation of best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and continuous improvement initiatives within the assembly department
• Train and develop assembly personnel, identifying training needs and providing opportunities for skill enhancement
• Maintain and enforce safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, to address operational issues and collaborate on process improvements
• Analyze production metrics, identify trends, and report performance data to senior management

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager