SMA Kanban Lead

Ericsson • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

Ericsson's US 5G Smart Factory is hiring an SMA Kanban Lead to support operations and customer demand. The role leads and mentors operators in the Surface Mount Assembly (SMA) Kanban area, monitoring and delivering components to the production line. It involves directing workflow, preventing supply-chain disruptions, collaborating across functions, auditing inventory, and solving problems.

The lead develops an understanding of production plans, coordinates component deliveries, and ensures accurate storage and X-ray counting of SMA components. The role also supports production meetings, onboarding, product changeovers, safety practices, and adherence to environmental and quality guidelines. The position is based in Lewisville, Texas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Comfort using computers, tablets, and smartphones for material handling and daily operations.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or varied shift hours when required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an SMT/SMA or Kanban-driven manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership and/or people management experience.
• Familiarity with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of daily and weekly production plans to achieve output goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for challenges related to SMA material deliveries.
• Lead the SMA Kanban team to ensure accurate material storage and X-ray counting for SMA components.
• Collaborate with SMA Line Team Leads and Production Planning to ensure timely delivery of components to the production line.
• Use Valor hardware and software systems to process SMA components.
• Participate in and present during daily production meetings.
• Mentor and motivate team members and resolve low-level conflicts on the line.
• Support Technical Trainers in guiding new team members through onboarding.
• Lead product changeovers, ensuring pick list and feeder table alignment.
• Enforce safety procedures and proper PPE use, and promptly report safety incidents.
• Uphold safety, environmental, and quality guidelines.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity through a Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan.
• Three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions up to 4% when employees contribute at least 5% of eligible pay.
• Company credits toward basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Option to participate in the Ericsson Stock Purchase Plan.
• At least 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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