Machine Operator - Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform hands-on production functions as a primary responsibility.

• Working knowledge of fixturing and assembly techniques

• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees in your team
• Ensure the team produces the highest quality product possible

• Shop floor scheduling to ensure timely completion of assignments

• Act as a communications hub for the team
• Be able to answer employee work questions
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace following 5S protocol
• Suggest and implement cost-savings ideas
• Train new team members / Coach existing team members
• Provide input in performance evaluations and appraisals
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities

• Interpretation of blueprints
• Proficient in the use of tools such as tape measures, levels, squares, manual and power tools, forklifts and cranes to assemble to stated requirements.
• Process inspection, certification, and documentation
• Work in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
• Serves as liaison with Engineering, Sales, Management, and other departments as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to run all equipment within the department you are responsible for
• Complete understanding of the flow of materials, documentation, labor through department
• Ability to motivate others to meet schedule demands
• Proven leadership, verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Time management, scheduling and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and related management processes (FMEA, Lean, DMAIC, etc.)
• History of managing a team
• Participation or Leading of Kaizen activities
• Demonstrated working knowledge of ERP systems

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• External Applicants: 3-5 years of Machine Operator experience and 1 year experience as a Team Lead in a manufacturing environment
• Internal Applicants: minimum of 2 years with Phillips and Temro

Experience

• 1 year(s): Team Lead in Manufacturing Environment
• 3 - 5 years: Machine Operator

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)