Lead Production Assembler

TydenBrooks•Novi, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Assembler is a working lead who guides a team of three to seven assemblers building digital security seals and devices. The Lead assembles products alongside the team while coordinating daily work, assisting with assignments, training new assemblers, and serving as the first point of contact for issues on the production floor. The role helps maintain quality and output targets and supports a dependable, high-performing team. The position involves assembling products to standardized work instructions, handling PCBAs and ESD-sensitive components, performing in-process inspections and functional checks, and using tablets and computers linked to the ERP system for job sign-in, scrap reporting, and product traceability. The Lead also monitors team output and first-pass quality, supports production reporting and continuous improvement, and helps ensure adherence to standardized work, quality, traceability, and safety procedures. The work requires fine motor skills and repetitive hand and wrist motion, close-vision acuity, and standing assembly at height-adjustable workstations with anti-fatigue padding. ESD controls and designated PPE are required at all workstations. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of assembly or manufacturing production experience.
Experience training, guiding, or coordinating the work of others, formally or informally.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to building every unit right the first time.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and visual work instructions in English.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise small-part assembly.
Basic computer and tablet literacy, including ability to use ERP-linked devices.
Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks accurately and consistently across a full shift.
Willingness and ability to follow ESD procedures when handling electronic components; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Formal team-lead or production coordination experience.
Experience in an ISO 9001 or other quality-managed manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with lean, 5S, or continuous-improvement practices.
Experience handling PCBAs or ESD-sensitive electronic components.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily work of a team of production assemblers and assist with work assignments.
Train and onboard new assemblers on standardized work, ESD handling, quality, and safety.
Serve as the first point of contact for line issues, resolving issues when possible and escalating them to the Manufacturing Engineer when needed.
Monitor team output and first-pass quality against daily targets and help keep the line on pace.
Verify team adherence to standardized work, quality, traceability, and safety procedures.
Assist the Manufacturing Engineer with production reporting, data collection, and continuous improvement.
Assemble digital security seals and devices to standardized work instructions, ensuring quality on every unit.
Handle PCBAs and ESD-sensitive components according to electrostatic discharge procedures.
Perform in-process inspections and functional checks at the in-line inspection station; identify, flag, and set aside nonconforming units.
Use tablets and computers linked to the ERP system to sign into jobs, report scrap, and ensure critical product traceability.
Meet daily production output and first-pass quality targets.
Package, label, and prepare finished products for transfer or shipment.
Keep a clean, organized workstation and follow safety and PPE requirements.
Stop work and report product, fixture, or equipment issues to the Manufacturing Engineer.
Contribute floor-level observations and continuous improvement ideas.
Cross-train across multiple products and stations as the line grows.