THA-Manufacturing Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure that all team members follow industry-standard health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure quality objectives are met, and address any incidents of non-compliance with quality standards.
• Aid in quality improvement to achieve quality metric goals.
• Balance daily tasks to fulfill the production plan.
• Escalate issues that impact safety, product quality, and production schedule.
• Lead process improvement, monitor performance, mentor team members, and provide coaching.
• Ensure team members can contribute to all assemblies and efficiently move products.
• Streamline and accelerate the manufacturing process to achieve optimal efficiency in product production, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional quality.
• Complete work order cleanup and preventative maintenance to meet goals.
• Reduce assembly time and maintain a clean, organized production floor.
• Provide feedback on effective leadership, conflict management, and team morale support.
• Model and promote Spartronics’ Company Values: Unity, Accountability, Transparency, and Respect.

Requirements

• Education and Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years plus experience in manufacturing operations.
• 2 years plus experience in a supervisory capacity managing people.
• 1 year of experience as a Back-Up Lead will qualify as supervisory experience.
• Passion for the success, development, and engagement of team members.
• Strong proficiency in performance management and conflict resolution to enhance team development and collaboration.
• Knowledge of product manufacturing and QMS.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing- waste reduction and improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be U.S. persons within the definition of ITAR, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

Key Metrics and Focus Areas

• Daily production and quality performance against goals.
• Team compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Timeliness of issue resolution and effectiveness of communication.
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Reinforcement of company values across all levels of the team.

Physical Requirements / Essential Functions

• Regularly walk the production floor and monitor active work areas.
• Lift or move items up to 30 lbs and assist with hands-on tasks when needed.
• Perform desk-based work, including data review and reporting.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or alternate shifts as required.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) promote a healthy work-life balance and improve overall well-being.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Basic Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (company paid), with options to increase coverage amounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within.

Compensation

Compensation is based on work experience in manufacturing, education, and prior work experience in electronics manufacturing.

Schedule

The schedule is a 4-day/10-hour work week, working a minimum of 10 hours a day overseeing the team. Shift 2: Monday 4:00 PM – Thursday 2:30 AM; with a $1.50 shift differential. Overtime (OT): The goal is to limit overtime, but it is a reality in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a business or technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 13485 standards.
• Formal training in supervision, lean, or quality systems.