This is an internal posting only. We are looking to promote a diligent, hardworking, reliable Associate with strong teamwork and leadership skills to Lead Associate. Leads are responsible for product and employee scheduling in the production department. 

The promotion comes with a $1.00/hour Lead Adder pay on top of current wage.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assign employees with the appropriate skills to respective production tasks.
• Continuously coordinate with the production manager to ensure proper flow of products.
• Coordinate with Production Manager on orders and shipping dates.
• Communicate Production Manager’s directives, production goals, and deadlines to the team.
• Responsible for producing quality parts.
  • Coordinate with Quality Control on product issues.
  • Coordinate with engineering on machine issues and maintenance.
  • Ensure that all products adhere to FDA and ISO regulations.
  • Continuously look for improvements to the lean and 5S systems.
• Track scrap and down time on production lines/ machines.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed to ensure conformance and consistency of products. Remain current on all company policies and procedures.
• Report safety issues to the Safety Committee and the Production Manager and ensure that safety guidelines are followed by the production team.
• Set achievable and realistic production goals for employees based on demand, history, timing experience and company needs.
• Ensure all training is up to date and documented.
• Attend meetings with program managers, engineering, and quality on new projects.
• Communicate production needs to manager and other departments.
• Lead with positive attitude, respect, and good work ethic.
• Coordinate and lead up to 10 associates, know when to take personnel issues up the chain.
• Ensure all documentation is filled out properly.
• Build a strong team.
• Demonstrate respect fellow leads, management and all employees.
• Attend all available classes and trainings.
• Work with Manager and Quality on all complaints and non-conformances.
• Attend MRB meetings and root cause meetings when required.
• Ensure rate per hour and ship dates/completion dates are met.
• Perform 5S and lean manufacturing on lines, per production manager’s request.
• Regular attendance.
• Abide by all safety and security rules set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of manufacturing experience is required.
• One year of previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the medical device manufacturing industry.
• Mechanical ability.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong reading and comprehension skills required.
• Must be accountable, dependable, and adaptable.

The successful candidate will need to have proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse group of employees with a positive attitude.