Manufacturing Lead Technician

Employnet is currently seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on, results-driven individual with proven communication skills and a strong work ethic to work in a challenging, fast-paced and energetic environment for a high-growth technology company!

Responsibilities:
Participate in shift start-up meetings with your department team
Communicate current priorities and targets, any ongoing issues, process updates, expectations, quality goals and any additional relevant information pertaining to your department
Attend daily recap production/shipping meeting when Supervisor is not present
Direct hourly employees and assigns and coordinates daily production activities
Determines and may develop methods and procedures to improve productivity and quality
Utilize efficient and effective Flow process of WIP at all times
Prepares daily productivity reports.
Evaluate issues and potential problems proactively in a timely manner
Ensure 5S housekeeping duties are assigned and completed daily
Maintain open communication with hourly reports regarding goals and accomplishments
Monitor department KPIs for results and trends
Develop contingencies and short- term processes as needed
Identify bottlenecks that effect area goals or standards
Develop hourly employees through training, coaching and mentoring

Qualifications:
Advanced understanding and adherence to manufacturing documentation (MPI).
Skills to train employees to department MPI (Manufacturing Process Instruction) documents
Advanced computer skills with beginning to intermediate skill level (knowledge) in excel
Works on assignments that are primarily complex in nature.
Considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
Must be able to effectively work within a team environment.
May lead/provide guidance to lower level nonexempt associates.
Viewed as an expert in job assignments and related tasks.
Promote healthy working relationships
Give and receive constructive feedback
Promote quality work coupled with a sense of urgency
Praise good work and communicate areas of improvement
Lead by example (Attendance, Attitude, Performance)

Preferred Experience:
Electronics manufacturing, server assembly, or computer hardware experience.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement processes.
Knowledge of quality control procedures and production metrics.