Process Lead - Assembly Winding, Days A Shift

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Lead assists with leading production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing, and/or packaging. Under a supervisor’s direction, the role coordinates the work of others and sets production schedules based on materials supply, staffing resources, and required volume to meet demand while supporting maximum production quantity and quality. The role is in Assembly - Winding on Days A-Shift. The Process Lead coordinates an assigned team, communicates production status and performance, assigns daily schedules and tasks, and provides operational feedback to supervisors. The role may operate machinery, support maintenance technicians with equipment repairs or replacements, coordinate raw materials, and assign downtime tasks for cleanup, changeovers, and scheduled maintenance. The role also supports cross-training and collaboration across processes, departments, shifts, and leadership levels. The position has no authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline employees. The work requires following and teaching Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions, company rules, QuickTake Policies, and Critical Safety Rules. Personal protective equipment may be required, including a Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, or a hazmat suit with respirator. Physical activity includes sitting, walking, standing, and lifting; the posting lists lifting up to 35 pounds and team lifting for loads over 35 pounds as frequent.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in manufacturing, automation, or assembly.
Ability to pass forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack certification.
Ability to be punctual and present on the floor.
Working-level English comprehension, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Safety-oriented mindset and attitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
Previous leadership experience.
Familiarity with 6S and Lean processes.
Ability to operate all quality equipment for a given area.
Ability to motivate team members and work in a high-performing team environment.
Ability to make safe, business-minded, conscientious decisions when concerns arise.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Comprehensive basic computer skills for online learning requirements, online forms, and policies.
Forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate an assigned team professionally and support daily interactions, decision-making, process guidance, and escalation of conflicts.
Assign daily operational schedules, tasks, and work to team members.
Provide operational feedback and data to team members’ supervisors, and identify potential improvement actions to minimize deficiencies.
Communicate the status of current products and projects, including results verbally or through a two-way radio.
Collaborate and communicate with other departments, shifts, and multiple levels of leadership.
Analyze production data, communicate performance to leadership, and escalate issues as necessary.
Assist maintenance technicians with repairing or replacing equipment when needed.
Assign downtime tasks for cleanup, changeovers, and scheduled maintenance repairs.
Operate machinery based on company needs.
Follow company rules, QuickTake Policies, and Critical Safety Rules, and lead by example.
Escalate team conflicts to a Supervisor when necessary.
Understand, interpret, uphold, and teach Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions.
Manage and coordinate raw materials for production.
Remain flexible across work shifts and open to cross-training within the assigned department.
Demonstrate High Performance Culture Winning Behaviors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health management and wellbeing programs, including a Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
Employee recognition and awards platform, with quarterly and annual recognition.
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
Free shuttle rides to and from work.