Final Assembly Team Lead

Position Overview:

As a Group Lead in our Final Assembly Department, you will be responsible for coordinating daily tasks and work assignments for team members. You will closely monitor manufacturing progress and provide support to your assigned employees to ensure efficient and effective operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Ensure all safety measures are followed
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to define key production steps, sequences, and durations, and to establish work scope by station or cell
• Assign daily tasks and goals while translating supervisor's weekly objectives into clear daily and hourly targets
• Document daily task completion and coordinate work schedules to align with operational goals
• Assist in preparing standardized work instructions and provide critical process control guidance to production, maintenance, and quality teams
• Implement manufacturing improvements, complex process changes, and technology upgrades
• Provide critical process control guidance to production, maintenance, and quality teams to enhance dimensional accuracy and overall product quality
• Monitor production progress and escalate issues to the manager or appropriate support teams as needed

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Prior experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment while maintaining and promoting high team morale
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively train and develop team members
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, tracking, and reporting
• Experience prototyping new assemblies and implementing process improvements
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems for accessing information such as drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze production data using spreadsheet applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and train others effectively
• Track record of fostering a positive work environment that encourages team engagement and collaboration

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in high-temperature environments and outdoor weather conditions
• Frequent sitting, standing, lifting, climbing, and bending throughout the shift
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving your whole body, such as:
• Standing for extended periods
• Climbing ladders and stairs
• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds
• Bending, stooping, and reaching
• Walking on uneven surfaces
• Working in confined spaces when necessary
• Must be able to maintain physical stamina and proper mental alertness while working in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $22.29/hr - $26.22/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.