ASSEMBLY CELL LEAD- 2nd Shift

JW Speaker; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Speaker in the Town of Germantown, Wisconsin, seeks a manufacturing professional to oversee hourly cell operations and drive efficient, safe production of assemblies. You will guide the team in meeting SQDC goals, organize line workflow, and ensure adherence to assembly instructions and quality standards.

The role emphasizes training new associates, coaching on problem-solving, and leading continuous improvement through PDCA and 5S.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• 1-5 years previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Well-rounded mechanical ability.
• Willingness to participate in continuous learning opportunities.
• Ability to teach, coach, & mentor team members on solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hourly cell operations and execution of the assembly team to ensure efficiency and safe production.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Organize and plan line execution to meet SQDC goals.
• Prepare work by following assembly instructions, parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Ensure components are assembled throughout the zone by examining connections for correct fit and fastening.
• Deliver to customer expectations by training and enforcing Assembly and Quality standards.
• When standard work cannot be followed, escalate to appropriate leads.
• Follow TQC's and verify.
• Train new associates on onboarding process, standards, and equipment.
• Explain and mentor associates in proper preparation of work and assembly procedures.
• Encourage collaboration to drive improvements in cell performance.
• Assist with non-conforming parts and calibration of quality standards.
• Surface problems hindering cell metrics and performance.
• Use PDCA to provide effective solutions and identify waste for improvements.
• Follow 5S standards everywhere.
• Explain the importance of group metrics and performance.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the hourly cell operations and execution of the assembly team, ensuring efficiency and safe production of products. The role involves ensuring quality control, maintaining cell schedules and addressing any issues that arise during production.

1st Priority - Daily Execution

• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Organize and plan line execution to meet SQDC goals
• Prepare work to be accomplished by following assembly instructions, part lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials (1st/Last piece, labels, scrap sheets, documentation)
• Ensure components are assembled throughout the zone by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies
• Deliver to customer expectations by training and enforcing Assembly and Quality standards
• When I can't follow standardized work, stop and elevate to Material Handling, Mfg. Engineering, or Team Leader
• Follow TQC's and verifies

2nd Priority - Skill Development

• Train new associates on J.W. Speaker onboarding process, new standards, and equipment
• Explain and mentor associates in proper preparation of work and to assemble components following standards and procedures
• Encourage collaboration and gain trust/support of peers to drive action to improve cell performance
• Assist associates with non-conforming parts & in the calibration of quality standards to customer expectations
• Work with Team Leader to document individual skills via Skills Matrix process

3rd Priority - Continuous Improvement

• Surface problems hindering cell metrics and performance
• Utilize PDCA (Plan Do Check Adjust) logic to provide effective solutions to problems, assist team members to identify waste and facilitate improvements
• Follow 5s standards everywhere - including cafeteria, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.
• Explain the importance of group metrics and performance

Education

• High school Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1-5 years previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Well-rounded mechanical ability
• Willingness to participate in continuous learning opportunities
• Ability to teach, coach, & mentor team members on solving problems

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