Production Lead (Weekend Shift)

Ralliant • Chandler, AZ

3d

About The Position

The Weekend Lead Associate supports the day-to-day operation of the production team to help meet daily production goals. The role splits time between lead tasks and manufacturing associate duties, with the allocation subject to business needs. The Lead Associate maintains consistent workflow and promptly escalates issues to the Line Supervisor or other operational team members.

The role supports team engagement and development by encouraging suggestions and problem solving, monitoring and documenting associate skills, providing input on training and cross-training, coaching team members, and escalating interpersonal issues. The Lead Associate may attend operational meetings on behalf of the Supervisor and provides performance input and recognition feedback.

Operational work includes tracking production activities, assisting with scheduling and performance metrics, monitoring QDIP and relevant KPIs, supporting compliance with safety policies, monitoring cell- or building-specific action items and build paperwork, promoting standard work, assisting with assigned Failure Review Board issues, and participating in assigned continuous improvement projects.

The position requires U.S. persons or candidates able to collaborate in obtaining the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. Ongoing employment depends on obtaining appropriate authorizations.

Requirements

• Have held an Associate Level II position for at least one year.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• IPC 610 and JSTD certification.
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet U.S. person or export authorization requirements for work subject to ITAR; ongoing employment depends on obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the team meets daily production goals and maintain consistent workflow.
• Perform lead tasks and manufacturing associate duties as business needs require.
• Escalate operational, safety, and interpersonal issues to the Supervisor or appropriate operational team members in a timely manner.
• Encourage team suggestions and involve team members in problem-solving activities and QDIP assignments.
• Monitor and document associate skills; provide input on training and cross-training needs.
• Provide feedback to the Supervisor on positive behaviors and associate performance, and coach and mentor team members.
• Attend operational meetings on behalf of the Supervisor when asked.
• Track daily production activities and escalate problems.
• 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 concerns.
• Monitor cell- or building-specific RAIL action items for timely completion.
• Monitor the accuracy of build paperwork and promote standard work processes.
• Assist with assigned Failure Review Board issues.
• Work with the team on assigned continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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