Value Stream Lead - Machining -2nd Shift

IDEX; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Value Stream Lead - Machining to guide CNC and manual machining on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient production and high quality while coaching machinists and meeting delivery goals.

You will collaborate with the Value Stream Supervisor and cross-functional teams to eliminate bottlenecks, drive continuous improvement, and maintain ISO 9001 compliance. A strong Lean mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement, excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and exhibit leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel to maximize output in the value stream and help develop weekly staffing and production plans.
• Direct personnel activities and assist in performance evaluation and documentation.
• Manage daily operations of the value stream, ensuring problem solving and on-time delivery.
• Contain and correct disruptions to restore normal flow in the assembly cell.
• Support standard work, Lean initiatives, and value stream plans.
• Notify supervisor of defective material and assist in troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical resource for machining operations, setups, tooling, and process troubleshooting.
• Assist operators and techs in resolving machining and setup issues.
• Drive machine utilization, setup reduction, and efficient process flow.
• Mentor and train team members on best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality improvement

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Haas Controller

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SUMMARY

The Value Stream Lead - Machining is responsible for leading daily activities within the machining value stream to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role serves as the primary shop floor leader for CNC and manual machining operations, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to machinists and machine operators while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.

The Value Stream Lead works closely with the Value Stream Supervisor and cross-functional teams to eliminate bottlenecks, resolve production issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 quality system requirements. This individual leads by example, promotes accountability, and helps develop a highly skilled and engaged machining team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead personnel to maximize output in value stream; assist in developing weekly staffing and production strategy to ensure production targets across all work areas are met.
• Direct personnel activities; assist in performance evaluation and documentation.
• Assist in Daily Management of the value stream; ensure team is working to problem solve issues and roadblocks preventing production targets from being met.
• Control disruptions within value stream - containing and correcting disruptions and returning the assembly cell back to normal flow.
• Support standard work, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and execute plans within the value stream.
• Notify Value Stream Supervisor or Quality Department of defective material or faulty operations and assist in troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical resource for machining operations, setups, tooling, and process troubleshooting.
• Assist operators and machining techs with resolving machining, tooling, setup, and production issues.
• Support optimization of machine utilization, setup reduction, and process flow.
• Help ensure proper application of machining processes and best practices throughout the value stream.
• Actively participate in improvement projects. Learn new procedures and train others as required.
• Lead by example - following agreed upon procedures, maintaining good attendance and complying to all safety and quality guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED or related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years' experience in CNC machining
• Intermediate understanding of CNC G-codes and M-codes
• Intermediate skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• Proficiency in math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals
• Haas Controller Experience preferred
• Quality assurance experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement, excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, unsupervised. Demonstrated ability to interact with other employees and exhibit leadership capabilities.
• Thinks independently, shows initiative, anticipates and prevents problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Required to be available to work overtime, including weekends and work a variable schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, carry, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

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