Manufacturing Lead (CNC Lathe - Day Shift)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Captures, supports, and provides quality training and day-to-day work direction for area employees to meet established safety, quantity, and quality standards.
• Assists in coordinating and prioritizing work during peak production periods and ensures adequate coverage/back-up as needed.
• Assists area supervisor in managing work area goals and coordinates the "how" of daily standards.
• Responsible for inventory control, troubleshooting production problems, and initiating corrective action regarding quality, quantity, equipment, and/or procedures.
• Makes recommendations for improvements upon supervisor's request.
• Provides employee performance input, makes recommendations for work assignments, and assists area supervisor in setting individual performance goals.
• Aids supervisor with special projects and reports as requested.
• Assists with employee engagement in process improvement efforts and in building/maintaining team camaraderie.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills, formal or informal, and ability to effectively communicate work information and provide training to others.
• Ability to deal with some ambiguity and notify supervisor of potential employee relations issues.
• Exhibits leadership potential.
• Ability to learn technical aspects of assigned production area and to inspect assigned work, including first article inspection for others (may include micrometers, gauges, or special equipment).
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem-solve various technical issues and maintain a safe work environment.
• Familiarity with relevant AOPs and MOPs, various systems, including ERP, ISO, PCA, ECA, Cal, and NCM, and ability to prioritize OFIs, fixture requests/repair, etc.
• Should be able to interpret blueprints, method sheets, and rough draft sketches.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis.
• Manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively.
• Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift.
• Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration, and/or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.