Mechanical Sub-Assembly Team Lead

Hubbell Incorporated•Knightdale, NC

About The Position

The PCX Team Lead Tetris Mechanical Sub-Assembly directs the work of employees producing products with technical and complex equipment in an assigned area. Following the supervisor’s direction, the Team Lead sets priorities, provides guidance, and works alongside team members to meet manufacturing goals. The role establishes daily, end-of-day, and weekly team goals to track area performance and provides input to the supervisor on performance reviews and coaching. The Team Lead must be proficient in the area's processes and complete work promptly and to a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail. The role promotes a collaborative team environment, oversees area activities, supports personnel training and scheduling, and helps maintain safe, quality-focused, and efficient production. It also involves identifying and resolving production issues, maintaining knowledge of area processes and equipment, and recommending improvements using lean manufacturing techniques.

Requirements

Proficiency in all aspects of completing the job in the assigned area.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and deliver timely work with a high level of workmanship.
Ability to verify work against specifications and understand quality-control techniques and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
Ability to work collaboratively, help others, and maintain positive work relationships.
Ability to work 10 hours per day and weekends as required.
Knowledge of area processes and equipment, or ability to maintain thorough knowledge of them.

Responsibilities

Direct and assist workers in Mechanical Sub-Assembly, setting work priorities and providing direction in line with the supervisor’s guidance.
Work alongside team members to achieve manufacturing goals and establish daily, end-of-day, and weekly task goals to track area performance.
Provide input to the supervisor on performance reviews and coaching.
Follow PCX safety guidelines and hold team members accountable; identify and mitigate hazards and enforce a safe work environment.
Use required equipment, machines, and tools safely.
Communicate with team members, supervisors, and other departments, and follow directions from supervisors and management.
Verify that work conforms to specifications and meets quality standards, engineering requirements, and customer specifications.
Identify assembly and production issues, address discrepancies, remedy problems, and prevent recurrence.
Assist in supervising personnel and oversee activities in the assigned area.
Motivate team members, resolve conflicts, and build a positive team culture.
Take responsibility for personnel, process, equipment, and housekeeping safety.
Ensure training and cross-training are conducted and training records are maintained.
Assist the Supervisor with employee scheduling and manpower assignments.
Maintain thorough knowledge of processes and equipment in the area of responsibility.
Review manpower and equipment requirements against production needs to support operational efficiency.
Troubleshoot problems and participate in problem-solving teams.
Identify, recommend, and help implement improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and productivity using lean manufacturing techniques.
Cooperate with others, offer help when needed, and maintain positive working relationships.
Report inventory use as required.
Work 10 hours per day and on weekends as required.