Assembly Lead

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Line Lead is responsible for providing direction to Assembly Specialists. The Product Line Lead will regularly perform the same duties as Assembly Specialists while providing leadership to the team. The emphasis of the position is assuring productive workflows are achieved through teamwork and communication.

Essential Functions

• Cook up the Daily Plan with the Production Manager and others as needed.
• Provide direction to Assembly Team on daily work plan.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for other team members for questions or concerns regarding daily work.
• Aid colleagues with challenges or issues; communicate with others as necessary; present ideas or solutions.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for questions or concerns related to products, including Customer Service, Quality, Shipping, Parts Orders, Inventory, or others.
• Assure products are assembled per customized order components with an emphasis on quality.
• Provide training and reminders on established processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide training and work instruction to new hires and other individuals who may be assisting in the department; validate competency.
• Instruct and follow quality procedures.
• Notify Quality Control of nonconforming or missing items.
• Notify Inventory Control of inventory needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Able to read and interpret documents and use material/equipment properly.
• Monitor work of team to ensure quality and efficiency; provide feedback for appreciation/recognition as well as need for improvement.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and skills to organize and prioritize workload.
• Follow policies and procedures; may provide input into decisions affecting work flows of Assembly Team.
• Complete work in a timely manner and is consistently at work and on time.
• Strive to increase quality and productivity.
• Aid the Production Manager with the efficient operations of the plant by providing information and ideas to improve work processes, safety, or other items.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Product assembly experience; solid knowledge or product line(s)
• Ability to lead others, develop cohesive teams, and communicate effectively
• Ability to solve problems and make good business decisions

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Withstand moderate levels of noise

Benefits

We offer a competitive hourly rate in the $24.00 to $28.00 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance. Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.