Production Lead (Weekend Shift)

Ralliant • Chandler, AZ

3d

About The Position

The Weekend Lead Associate performs a range of tasks based on team composition and cell or building initiatives. The role helps ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and that the team meets its daily production goals. The Lead Associate performs lead tasks for part of the time and works in a manufacturing associate capacity for the remainder; the time spent on these tasks may change based on business needs. The Lead Associate is expected to escalate issues promptly to the Line Supervisor or other key operational team members and perform applicable duties to maintain consistent workflow.

The role supports team engagement and development by encouraging suggestions and solutions, involving associates in problem-solving and QDIP assignments, monitoring and documenting skills, providing input on training and cross-training, and coaching and mentoring team members. The Lead Associate may attend operational meetings on the Supervisor’s behalf and provides the Supervisor with relevant input about team performance, recognition, and associate performance reviews.

Operational responsibilities include tracking production activity, supporting scheduling and performance metrics, monitoring QDIP and relevant KPIs, supporting safety compliance, following up on cell- or building-specific RAIL items, checking build paperwork accuracy, and promoting standard work. The Lead Associate may also assist with assigned Failure Review Board issues and continuous improvement projects.

The position offers a 5% lead pay premium, subject to the maximum of the assigned grade level. The premium is removed if the associate no longer performs the assigned lead tasks and is included in overtime, sick pay, short-term disability, holiday, and vacation pay. U.S. citizenship is required per ITAR.

Requirements

• Must have held an Associate Level II position for at least one year.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• IPC 610 and JSTD certification.
• Self-starter, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship required per ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Lean and 5S knowledge.
• At least one year of experience directly with the assigned operational team.
• Customer interface experience.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and Visual business systems.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure day-to-day operations meet daily production goals while also working in a manufacturing associate capacity as needed.
• Escalate issues promptly to the Line Supervisor or other key operational team members.
• Encourage team members to submit suggestions and help develop solutions to manufacturing issues.
• Involve team members in problem-solving activities and QDIP assignments.
• Monitor and document associate skills; provide input on training and cross-training needs.
• Escalate interpersonal issues and team conflicts to the Supervisor.
• Provide the Supervisor with feedback about positive individual or team behaviors for recognition.
• Monitor team performance and provide input for associate performance reviews.
• Coach and mentor team members to promote good behaviors.
• Attend operational meetings on behalf of the Supervisor when asked.
• Track daily production activities and escalate problems as applicable.
• Assist with scheduling to meet operational performance metrics, using tools such as Crystal Reports and other visual tools.
• Monitor the QDIP process, daily metrics, and relevant KPIs.
• Help ensure team members follow safety policies and escalate safety concerns.
• Monitor cell- or building-specific RAIL items to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor the accuracy of build paperwork and drive standard work processes.
• Assist with Failure Review Board issues as assigned.
• Work with the team on assigned continuous improvement projects.
• Perform applicable duties to maintain consistent workflow.

Benefits

• PTO.
• 401K.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and optical coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents.
• 5% lead pay premium, subject to the maximum of the assigned grade level; included in overtime, sick pay, short-term disability, holiday, and vacation pay while applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED