Lead Manufacturing Assembler

Getinge • Wayne, NJ

5d • $27 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

In a team environment, the Lead Manufacturing Assembler oversees workflow for one or more teams and assists the supervisor in achieving daily production schedules and quality goals. The role is responsible for training, scheduling workflow, accurate documentation, and helping team members resolve problems. The Lead also supports engineers or area supervision in developing and introducing new processes and products.

The position provides direction to Senior Product Assemblers and Assemblers, supports operation of the manufacturing area, and provides direction when the Production Supervisor is unavailable. It requires a high degree of latitude in decision-making and coordination with other departments, including engineering and facilities. The role is based in Wayne, New Jersey, and works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. The salary range is $27.00 to $31.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for the Excellence Incentive Plan, an annual incentive program based on financial and operational goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 or more years of work experience, or 6 years of work experience.
• At least 3–4 years of experience in a medical-device or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow processes and extensive understanding of technical job duties and their practical application to complex problems and situations.
• Proficiency in written and spoken communication and strong math skills.
• Proficiency in job-related computer programs or databases, such as SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, remain flexible, and show willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and assist with training and coaching others.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and promote safety policies and practices.
• Maintain quality and adhere to manufacturing process requirements, the Quality Policy, and the Strategic Quality Process; identify, communicate, and pursue resolution of quality issues.
• Coordinate and prioritize production and pilot build schedules, NCMR reworks, and determine the ability to meet requirements.
• Assist the supervisor in supporting and developing action plans to achieve departmental goals.
• Build relationships and communicate proactively across cross-functional teams using effective written and verbal communication.
• Collaborate across functions to plan resources and supplies in advance to meet business needs.
• Maintain working knowledge of all processes in the assigned area and build products as necessary according to current certified processes while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
• Promote and suggest Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement ideas; take an active leadership role in developing and driving Lean activities, including Born Lean strategies.
• Maintain and monitor accurate shop-floor paperwork, work requests, site-specific documentation, and Device History Records (DHRs).
• Understand and ensure compliance with MCA and site-specific policies and procedures; attend and pass required training.
• Perform weekly shelf-life inspections and inventory tracking, maintain the chemical expiration log and checklist, and perform the Periodic Torque Asset Verification Process.
• Verify the daily equipment log sheet.
• Verify incomplete assembly, sub-assembly, and test tags at the end of each day.
• Perform basic SAP transactions, including blocking material, completing work orders using CO15 and MIGO GR, transferring rejects to QCRI, and scrapping defective components.
• Close work orders in SAP weekly.
• Create work-order labels and reconcile them for assigned areas.
• Provide input to performance appraisals.
• Compile monthly information and create the diverted-hours financial report and daily production update report.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with manufacturing-area operations and provide direction when the supervisor is unavailable.
• Act as a liaison between manufacturing and other departments, such as engineering and facilities, to communicate needs or make requests.
• Provide direction to Senior Product Assemblers and Assemblers.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative and Health Assistance Resources
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility to participate in the Excellence Incentive Plan, an annual incentive program rewarding performance against financial and operational goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED