Manufacturing Group Lead Harness Assembly

i3 Assembly•Binghamton, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Harness Assembly Group Lead will be responsible for performing a wide variety of complex manufacturing operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies. Works on assignments that require judgment and has a role in decision making. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to enable them to learn semi routine tasks. Will be required to assist in solving problems. Will be required to train less experienced manufacturing associates. Will be required to lead department or teams as an extension of the manager involving personnel issues. Must be able to plan to manage workload to meet customer delivery based on build time. To excel in this key role, you must be able communicate clearly. This position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Manufacturing experience with technical insight on specific equipment or processes.
Ability to follow written manufacturing instructions and general manufacturing designs/drawings/diagrams.
Computer skills and use of computer programs/software specific to the manufacturing process, tracking and traceability of product.
Understands processes and procedures and can recognize non-conformance or problems in production processes and implement solutions.
Is involved in process improvement activities.
Fosters and maintain a high-level of teamwork and pride between all support groups to ensure customer commitments.
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Must be able to demonstrate effective listening skills.
Must be able to facilitate effectively in team meetings, daily job assignments and problem resolution.
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Must be a Manufacturing Associate level 2 or higher.
Typically requires 6+ years of prior manufacturing experience.
Must be able to mentor or train peers.
Must be able to communicate and support a team environment.
Must demonstrate leadership skills and support company policies.

Nice To Haves

skills in assigning UID to work orders / inventory adjustments.
Stock inventory transaction.

Responsibilities

Operate and certify on non-complex and complex operations within current process.
In-depth knowledge of process within current department, along with processes that feed and receive the product (Complex cables.)
Flexibility to cross train and apply skills in other areas of the department.
Achieve quality targets and drive improvements at certified processes.
Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on process/product issues.
Informs management of recurring defects – variations to procedures
Accountable for individual results from team (productivity / utilization.)
Give direction and support work groups through strong leadership skills.
Formal presentations on manufacturing activity to co-workers, support departments and management if needed.
Ensures manufacturing line is fully supplied to produce product and order supplies when applicable.
Tracking of co-worker’s annual certifications.
Establishes cross training targets for the department and assures targets are met
Assures zero workmanship errors within the process and assures process is operating within specifications.
Recognizes and is proactive in defining most defects with minimal assistance and implements corrective action.
Proactively informs management and manufacturing associates of recurring defects or potential process issues.
Participate and pitch on-time delivery and identifies detractors.
Provides work direction and training to others as requested.
Adheres to established safety practices, environmental management and quality systems requirements.