Lead Person (6587)

SubCom•Newington, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Lead Person within the department is responsible to direct the work of employees within the area and facilitate open communication within the department. This position must be prepared and able to perform all the functions within the area as needed, with a focus on meeting production needs. This work is in an environment where attention to detail, a focus on safety and quality as well as an ability to strive for continuous improvement are crucial. SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times. SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required
4+ years of Extrusion experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing/5S required
Demonstrated leadership skills and positive communication style
Proficiency in electro-mechanical operations required
Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Proficient computer skills, including entering data into software program, looking up documents within an online library and MS Office, including Outlook
Ability to read and interpret handheld measuring equipment such as a metal rule and pressure gauges
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions
Efficiently use measuring equipment, including but not limited to tape measures, calipers, verniers and micrometers
Apply basic troubleshooting skills and make sound decisions
Safely work with hand tools and sharps, such as scissors, regularly
Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day
Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments
Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends
Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency

Nice To Haves

4+ years of Extrusion experience preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the work of employees within the area, ensuring the correct work instructions are being followed and continuous workflow is maintained
Trains new employees on manufacturing processes and computer skills and provides ongoing coaching to all employees within area
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives), including Gemba walks, value stream mapping and kaizen activities as well as audits
Interacts with engineering to facilitate rework and implementation of new products
Monitors process inspection and testing queues with a focus on level loading
Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices
Maintains a good safety record, has a working knowledge of the behavioral based safety initiatives, and accepts the responsibility to communicate unsafe situations
Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment
Maintains timely and accurate production reports, checklists, and other documentation
Provides effort in all levels of work tasks, including highly technical job functions as well as cleaning the work area as needed
Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner
Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required
Other duties as assigned