Assembly Lead

Mettler Toledo AG; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mettler Toledo AG in Florida is seeking an Assembly Lead to direct Assemblers in mechanical and/or electrical groups, ensuring fast, safe, high-quality task completion. You will act as SME for tier 1 escalations, troubleshoot units, train staff, and drive cell output while maintaining a positive environment and adhering to MT safety policies.

This role demands hands-on leadership, coordination with the Assembly Manager, and ongoing participation in startup meetings and floor walks to monitor

Qualifications

• Experience leading assembly teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to resolve tier 1 escalations and act as SME for assembly cells.
• Experience with SAP and production data systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble systems as designed.
• Provide guidance to Assemblers and drive cell output.
• Conduct daily floor walks and Gemba walks to assess cell status.
• Train new and existing assemblers in basic and advanced processes.
• Support 5S program and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Training

5S

Gemba walk

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

COOIS/DCP

Job description

Under the general direction of an Assembly Manager, the Assembly Lead provides direction and instructions to Assemblers in either mechanical and/or electrical groups to enable them to complete tasks quickly, effectively, safely and of excellent quality.

What you will do:

• Act as first responder or SME to resolve for tier 1 escalations to assembly cells when issues arise
• Troubleshoot any unit in their Value Stream (VS)
• Provide knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice on cell issues
• Assemble systems as designed
• Update resource planner and crating report Enter QN tags
• Monitor Return to Stock (RTS) process
• Understand SAP, COOIS/DCP systems
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Drive production and keep assemblers focused
• Be a steward for excellent quality Monitor missing parts on newspaper
• Conduct daily floor walk to determine cell status and recommend solutions on how to improve cell output
• Support and at times run daily startup meeting, production floor walk and Gemba walk when Assembly Manager is unavailable
• Escalate tier 2 cell issues to Assembly Manager promptly and in a concise manner
• Conduct hands on training to Assemblers on basic and advanced machine building processes; Train new and excisting assemblers in their VS Document and record assembly hours and cell floor disturbances using provided tools and software
• Support 5S program and perform audits as needed throughout Assembly area
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all MT safety policies
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling and occasional lying on the ground to complete required work
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10lbs; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50lbs
• Other duties as assigned