Lead - Assembly

About the role

Cadrex is searching for an Assembly Department Lead who will be responsible for managing and supervising the assembly department, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality output, and a motivated workforce. Your strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills will contribute to the success of the assembly department. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, you will drive a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department. The position is onsite. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, and works in an environment with usually moderate noise that can be occasionally loud. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of assembly line leads and assemblers, providing guidance and fostering a positive work environment
• Plan, organize, and coordinate assembly activities to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to establish production goals, prioritize tasks, and optimize resource allocation
• Monitor assembly processes to ensure products are assembled accurately, efficiently, and according to specifications
• Conduct regular quality inspections, implement corrective actions, and ensure adherence to quality control procedures
• Drive the implementation of best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and continuous improvement initiatives within the assembly department
• Train and develop assembly personnel, identifying training needs and providing opportunities for skill enhancement
• Maintain and enforce safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, to address operational issues and collaborate on process improvements
• Analyze production metrics, identify trends, and report performance data to senior management

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Pay

$30 - $45 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday (M-F)