Assembler II - Team Lead

Viant; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Company-paid life insurance

11 paid Holidays

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Viant, a leading medical device design and manufacturing services provider, seeks a Production Team Lead to support assembly and packaging operations at the San Antonio facility. You will direct production teams, run daily Tier 1 meetings, and ensure adherence to quality and documentation standards.

Ideal candidates have high school education, strong English communication, and a proactive attitude toward safety, quality, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective team leadership and staff development.
• Working knowledge of quality system requirements and ISO guidance.
• Ability to read and interpret documented procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Directs production teams to meet customer specs and company policies.
• Lead daily Tier 1 meetings and escalate issues to supervisors.
• Ensure accurate paperwork and documentation compliance.
• Carry out daily assembly/packaging tasks per approved docs.
• Maintain high quality and throughput aligned with medical device standards.
• Identify process improvements and collaborate with supervisors to implement lean initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Quality system understanding

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Viant, 7027 Fairgrounds Pkwy, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, plus facilitation of shift-passdown

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Position Description:

Under direction of the Production Supervisor, responsible for ensuring production teams assemble and/or package products according to customer specifications and established policies, procedures, practices, and standards. Provides work direction, monitors associate performance, and provides input for associate evaluations.

Lead daily Tier 1 meetings; communicate issues to associates, and elevate issues to supervisors. Performs detailed assembly and/or packaging operations as needed, per approved documentation and training. Ensures paperwork complies with documentation requirements. Maintains high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods manufacturing

Position Authority:

This position has the authority to stop production at his/her work station if there is a question or concern about the acceptability of materials, assemblies, or processes that affect the quality or safety of Viant products. Freedom to act, under close supervision, in semi-structured assignments that normally require adherence to defined procedures and/or specific, detailed instructions with limited originality. Solves problems of limited scope and complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

Safety

• Models and helps to enforce established safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Documents any safety/injury incidents and communicates to the Facilities / Equipment and Safety Supervisor
• Helps cultivate safety mindsets within production teams, consistently bringing safety observations and recommendations for improvements
• Performs equipment setups and minor equipment troubleshooting. Escalates issues as needed (i.e. to Maintenance, supervisor, etc.)
• Maintains 6S on assigned line and notifies supervisor of any deficiencies

Quality

• Follows all standard work, quality system procedures, and ISO regulatory requirements as defined by Viant's Quality System, policies, practices, and procedures
• Directs and verifies that team members are following standard work, Quality System procedures, and regulatory requirements. Monitor production methods to verify accuracy and quality according to established policies and practices.
• Applies acquired knowledge of company’s quality system to complete and review required documentation. Inspects product and paperwork for compliance to production and quality standards
• When a quality concern is raised, investigates and initiates documentation as necessary. Takes appropriate action with associates and any affected product, consulting with supervisor as appropriate.
• Performs daily cleaning of workstation and work areas per quality systems requirements
• Reads, understands, leads and directs associates to complete disposition activities of discrepant product, per written instructions, consulting with supervisor as needed.

Delivery

• Maintains high standards in quality, throughput, and attendance
• Achieves acceptable level of proficiency on trained operations
• Identifies areas for process improvement, and makes recommendations to supervisors
• Leads, supports, and coordinates with other Team Leads to ensure that all production areas are performing according to their daily/weekly goals
• Communicates important information to next shift
• Responsible for communicating to Production Supervisor any production concerns and feedback on performance of assigned team members
• Assists in training assigned team members in methods, procedures, and techniques according to established policies, procedures, and products.
• Responsible to help drive, initiate, and implement lean principles in production areas

People

• Sets a good example, and leads team members in a positive manner
• Listens to and encourages others' opinions and input. Validates other people's contributions and feedback.
• Monitors associate behavior. Collaborates with supervisor as needed to resolve associate performance issues
• Communicates issues, changes, and updates to team members and ensures understanding
• Supports New Hires onboarding process
• May attend and/or present data at company meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Education:

High school education or equivalent. Working knowledge of quality system requirements.

Job Experience

Must have completed training for assigned work area. A minimum of 3 months experience is required; 1 year of experience is preferred. Previous experience in a regulated environment highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Possesses communication skills sufficient to read and write clearly and distinctly in English
• Demonstrates understanding of the product and process flow for assigned work area
• Maintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes, methods, and work assignments
• Detail- and quality-oriented
• Once trained, able to work with little supervision
• Performs basic arithmetic calculations. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously
• Projects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace; demonstrates Viant Values
• Qualified to operate equipment in assigned work area as necessary
• Communicates problems to effect corrective action
• Working knowledge of various production machines / equipment
• Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous, day-to-day activities of a primarily productive nature.
• Moderate lifting (20 lbs.), carrying (10 lbs.), bending, and prolonged sitting. Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items; work with fingers, hands, and arms; and perceive attributes of objects and material
• Intensive, repetitive handwork for prolonged periods
• Requires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Well-lighted, air-conditioned, indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Viant, 7027 Fairgrounds Pkwy, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America