Line Leader

Banner Engineering•New Hope, MN

6d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Lead is the production expert working directly on assigned production lines. The role also assists the Production Manager with day-to-day production operations by training and developing staff, prioritizing work, providing direction, and resolving issues. The position reports to the Production Manager and is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The position spends at least half of its time working on assigned production lines as a subject matter expert. It supports production crew coordination, staffing, inventory and work-order transactions, troubleshooting, compliance with production requirements, organization, and continuous improvement. The role requires regular attendance and the ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of production experience.
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite and Warehouse Management Systems.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain productivity.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions with little to no supervision.
Proven ability to lead and influence others to take positive action.
Proven ability to foster trust and a positive work environment.
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills to manage relationships within Production and with other departments.
Ability to promote continuous improvement.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to handle multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to use a computer, hand tools, gauges, and testers.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lead role within a manufacturing environment.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to create and support a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Spend 50% or more of the work time on assigned production lines as a subject matter expert.
Host morning meetings with production team members and maintain area KPI boards.
Train new employees on all job functions.
Work with the Production Manager and other Leads to suggest appropriate staffing levels.
Plan and prepare for the second-shift production crew and host a shift-changeover meeting.
Use the ERP system to conduct inventory transactions, open and close work orders, scrap defective material, and review general production needs.
Respond to manufacturing line issues as the first point of contact, attempt troubleshooting, and escalate issues to technical support teams as needed.
Ensure required production processes are followed, including Quality, Safety, Build Requirements, and employment policies.
Keep production lines organized and meeting 5S standards.
Prioritize production and engineering builds to keep production lines running smoothly and efficiently.
Prioritize tasks and direct the team to improve efficiency and accuracy while maintaining a focus on continuous quality improvement.
Provide the Manager with input regarding performance management of Electronic Assemblers.