Lead Production Associate
Summary
| Title: | Lead Production Associate |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2154 |
| Department: | Production |
| Location: | Sandpoint, ID |
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for product and employee scheduling in the production area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)
- Assign employees with the appropriate skills to respective production tasks.
- Continuously coordinate with the production manager to ensure proper flow of products.
- Coordinate with Production Manager on orders and shipping dates.
- Communicate Production Manager’s directives, production goals, and deadlines to the team.
- Responsible for producing quality parts.
- Coordinate with Quality Control on product issues.
- Coordinate with engineering on machine issues and maintenance.
- Ensure that all products adhere to FDA and ISO regulations.
- Continuously look for improvements to the lean and 5S systems.
- Track scrap and down time on production lines/ machines.
- Ensure company policies and procedures are followed to ensure conformance and consistency of products. Remain current on all company policies and procedures.
- Report safety issues to the Safety Committee and the Production Manager and ensure that safety guidelines are followed by the production team.
- Set achievable and realistic production goals for employees based on demand, history, timing experience and company needs.
- Ensure all training is up to date and documented.
- Attend meetings with program managers, engineering, and quality on new projects.
- Communicate production needs to manager and other departments.
- Lead with positive attitude, respect, and good work ethic.
- Coordinate and lead up to 10 associates, know when to take personnel issues up the chain.
- Ensure all documentation is filled out properly.
- Build a strong team.
- Demonstrate respect fellow leads, management and all employees.
- Attend all available classes and trainings.
- Work with Manager and Quality on all complaints and non-conformances.
- Attend MRB meetings and root cause meetings when required.
- Ensure rate per hour and ship dates/completion dates are met.
- Perform 5S and lean manufacturing on lines, per production manager’s request.
- Regular attendance.
- Abide by all safety and security rules set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum two years manufacturing experience required
- One year previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred· Experience working in the medical device manufacturing industry preferred
- Mechanical ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Professional interpersonal skills in order to work with co-workers and other departments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Proven leadership abilities
- Detail oriented with attention to accuracy
- Ability to resolve problems by gathering necessary information in order to make and effective resolution
- Patience in dealing with employees
- Good teamwork skills
- Strong reading and comprehension skills required
- Accountability
- Dependability
- Ability to follow instructions with little supervision and to provide timely updates to co-workers and management.
- Flexibility in order to adapt to frequent changes while remaining calm.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
This position requires the physical ability to:
- Frequently remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
- Frequently use hands and fingers to manipulate small pieces.
- Occasionally move between buildings and offices
- Frequently operate a computer and other office equipment
- Constantly and successfully communicate with employees and managers, discern and convey emotion, and understand and exchange accurate information
- Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Constantly recognize detail, inspect documents and product, observe behavior, and recognize potential violations or hazards
- Occasionally ascend/descend stairs to access work areas
Nissha Medical Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. In addition, NMT will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you need assistance with completing the online application process, please call 208-255-2571.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
